It’s April 1st, no fooling! And that means the new optional extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Leave is here. If you have less than 500 employees, you are eligible to offer optional FFCRA leave starting today April 1, … Read More
Two words: Job descriptions. That’s right. After a year of remote work, changed schedules, changed duties even–this is a good time to find out what everyone is actually doing and to make sure it is what your business needs and … Read More
This pandemic could be measured in dog years.* Yet there are signs of hope and progress everywhere: more people vaccinated every day, the reopening of most businesses, and spring itself. So, what do you need to know now? OSHA: Between the … Read More
WHAT: The American Rescue Plan had a surprise: an employer-funded COBRA subsidy mandate starting April 1, 2021 and lasting through the end of September 2021. The bigger surprise: there is an 18-month look back. You must comply with new Notice … Read More
Beginning April 1, 2021, COBRA eligible employees–even those who previously declined COBRA–can receive up to six months of free coverage. WHAT: The 6-month extended benefit period is part of the stimulus bill or the American Rescue Plan act (ARP) which we … Read More