On Friday, March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law is a $2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to repair the economic damage caused by COVID-19 and provide additional protection to individuals and businesses who may lose income due to the pandemic. While most ofContinue reading “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)”
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New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves
We strongly suggest that employers read through the entire Questions and Answers document prior to Wednesday, so you have an understanding of how the leaves work. The following are some highlights from the updated guidance: These leaves are not available to employees with reduced hours, furloughed employees, or employees whose workplaces are closed. See questions 23-28. TheseContinue reading “New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves”
Confused About the Coronavirus Paid-Leave Mandate? DOL Issued Some Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its first official guidance for employers and workers about the paid-leave provisions in the coronavirus relief bill that was signed into law on March 18. First Set of GuidelinesThe DOL’s first set of guidance, which was announced on March 24, includes: a fact sheet for employees, a fact sheet for employers and Continue reading “Confused About the Coronavirus Paid-Leave Mandate? DOL Issued Some Guidance”
PRESIDENT SIGNS FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
Yesterday evening, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This new law requires employers with up to 500 employees to provide paid sick leave and paid family leave while also providing a refundable payroll tax credit to employers to cover 100% of the cost of wages. There is also a refundable income taxContinue reading “PRESIDENT SIGNS FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT”
EDD Update & FAQ for COVID-19 for Employee’s & Employers
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) En español An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified starting in Wuhan, China. There is no evidence of widespread transmission of COVID-19 in California at this time. While investigations to learn more about the virus are ongoing, workers and employers should review their health andContinue reading “EDD Update & FAQ for COVID-19 for Employee’s & Employers”
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