A 2021 survey of 150 employers from various industries sheds light on what employers are currently offering for employee benefits, specifically with respect to challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic....
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With the CDC relaxing its stance of mask-wearing for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals, you might be wondering if it’s within your employer rights to request vaccine status. While the answer is...
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Do you know someone who currently is or could be enrolled in COBRA? It’s possible they may be eligible for premium assistance from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021,...
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On April 21, 2021, President Biden re-emphasized the paid leave tax credit for businesses with fewer than 500 employees to encourage employees to get their COVID-19 vaccination. This tax credit...
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A whirlwind of legislation has been passed since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March of 2020, including the CARES Act that triggered the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). After subsequent...
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With complaints of “employer overreach” and the fear of creating morale issues, many employers are looking for COVID vaccine incentives to encourage employees to become vaccinated instead of implementing a...
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ($1.9 trillion relief bill signed by President Biden on Mar 11, 2021, or ARP) includes a number of provisions important to employers. These...
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While many small businesses have already gone through the process of applying for a PPP loan, some lenders are pushing back to have all companies, including PEO clients, provide a...
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While employers are navigating the legal ramifications of requiring staff members to be vaccinated, one catch might be the “religious accommodation” that employees could claim to opt out of the...
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Vaccinations are making their way around the country, providing light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel. This may prompt a new policy that you may not have considered...
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