Fraudulent unemployment claims have been on the rise over the last year, which are likely due to the many COVID-19 […]
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Voluntary FFCRA Leave Extended to Fall 2021
The recent $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Biden allows employers with fewer than 500 employees […]
American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 COBRA Premiums
On March 12th, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden. The $1.9 trillion stimulus […]
Employee Benefits Buried in the Final Trump-Era Spending Bill
The Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021, passed on December 27, 2020, is a $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion […]
Top Developments for Employers Thus Far in 2021
The HR and employment law landscape will undoubtedly change under the new Democratic Biden administration. However, the swiftness with which […]
Congress Reaches Agreement on Another Covid-19 Stimulus Package
On Sunday evening, December 20th, Congressional leaders announced that they had agreed upon the terms for an additional stimulus package […]
The EEOC Confirms Employers’ Ability to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance to employers about whether and under what circumstances employers […]
Governor Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
On December 10, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam announced a new executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Virginia. […]
The CDC Updates Its Covid-19 Quarantine Guidelines
On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidance regarding its quarantine period recommendations for those […]
Tips for Safe Holiday Workplace Celebrations
Covid-19 will certainly add a “bah humbug” element to holiday workplace celebrations this year. With cases and hospitalizations again on […]
Virginia Governor Northam Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions
On Friday, November 13th, Virginia Governor Northam issued a press release announcing new COVID-19 related restrictions. With new cases surging […]
Montgomery County, MD Reinstates Stricter COVID-19 Business Guidelines
On November 10th, the Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to reinstate tighter COVID-19 restrictions for retail businesses, restaurants, and religious […]