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Remote Employment 101: Navigating Leave Laws

Written on April 13, 2022. Posted in General Business, Human Resources.

Employees often need to take time off from work for a variety of reasons. Not many laws at the federal level provide employees with protected time away from work, however there are a number of states and localities with laws in place that provide employees with protected leave rights. Leave entitlements vary depending on factors such as the number of employees, the length of time needed, and qualifying reasons for the leave, however all of them provide some level of protection for...

FFCRA Update – Tax Credits Extended to September 30

Written on March 23, 2021. Posted in American Rescue Plan, General Business, Human Resources.

American Rescue Plan New Extensions One of the provisions of the recently passed American Rescue Plan covers paid sick and family leave, as originally provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). While the requirement to provide leave under FFCRA expired December 31, 2020, the rescue package extends the tax credits until September 30, 2021 for employers who voluntarily continue to provide paid leave under the same terms as FFCRA. You may recall that the stimulus...

Payroll/HR End of Year – What You Need To Know

Written on December 23, 2020. Posted in General Business, Human Resources.

It has been quite a year, and most of us are glad to see 2020 come to an end. Businesses have had to pivot pretty quickly in a number of areas due to the pandemic this year. Before we ring in the new year, it is important to note the following changes, many of which result from the stimulus relief bill passed by Congress. While this bill is not yet law, employers should be aware of the provisions that may be applicable to them if and when these measures are signed into law. Paid...

New York State Paid Sick Leave Law

Written on September 16, 2020. Posted in Human Resources.

All New York State employers will soon need to abide by a new paid sick leave law, which takes effect on September 30, 2020. Whereas local jurisdictions such as New York City and Westchester County have existing paid sick leave laws in effect, there was previously no statewide mandate. The amount of sick time provided will vary based on the employer’s size and net income from the previous tax year: Employers with 4 or fewer employees, and a net income of $1 million or less, will...

FFCRA Paid Leave Update: Return to School

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Human Resources.

On August 27, 2020, the United States Department of Labor issued new guidance in the form of three additional FAQs to define when a school is considered closed for purposes of leave entitlements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The additional guidance covers three scenarios: Hybrid Learning When the school operates through hybrid learning, students attend in-person on certain days and through remote learning on other days. In these situations, the DOL has clarified...

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