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November 2, 2020

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EEOC Releases Final Rule on Issuing Guidance

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a final rule that establishes procedural regulations for issuance of guidance. Released on October 30th, 2020, the rule provides clear procedures that will: make guidance documents readily available to the public; ensure that guidance is non-binding and does not overstep legal authority; require a notice and public ...

October 30, 2020

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CDC Updates Return-to-Work Guidance

On October 21st, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated previous guidance on returning to work. Specifically, the agency clarified what constitutes as “close contact” with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. “Close contact” is mainly used for purposes of isolation after initial contact. Previously, “close contact” was when someone was within 6 feet of...

October 28, 2020

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Updated Tool Helps With Health Plan Compliance

On October 23rd, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) announced a new employer resource. The resource is an updated tool to help employers comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). In addition to the MHPAEA, the tool also addresses compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ...

October 26, 2020

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NY Issues Guidance for Paid Sick Leave Law

As reported in September, New York State passed a paid sick leave law that went into effect September 30th, 2020. On October 20th, 2020, New York issued its first guidance on the New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSLL). The release, titled “New York State Paid Sick Leave FAQ” (FAQ), appears on a new webpage dedicated to the law. The webpage also includes information on sick leave accruals, eligi...

October 23, 2020

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OSHA Issues $1M+ in COVID-19 Fines

Updated November 10th, 2020 On November 6th, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a total in proposed penalties for coronavirus violations. Since the start of the pandemic through October 29th, 2020, the agency has cited 179 establishments for related violations. These proposed penalties total $2,496,768. Overview of Violations OSHA inspections have resu...

October 19, 2020

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IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines

On October 2nd, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an extension for providing forms 1095-C and 1095-B to employees. The required forms are part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and now carry a deadline of March 2nd, 2021. That date is a month later than the original deadline of January 31st, 2021. Additionally, the IRS extended "good-faith effort" transition relief to employers ...

October 14, 2020

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PPP Notice on Ownership & Eligibility Changes

Last Updated October 21st, 2020 Under new Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance, certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers might face new requirements. Earlier this month, the SBA released a Procedural Notice (Notice) that provides information concerning changes of ownership transactions for entities that received PPP funding. Notably, the Notice addresses a change in owners...

October 13, 2020

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UPDATED: On Election Day You Must Comply with Employee Voting Rights

Last Updated on October 13th, 2020 On November 3rd, 2020, U.S. registered voters will participate in one of the most important elections in the nation’s history. On this and all future Election Days, employers need to make sure they are following applicable employee voting rights laws. Failure to comply with such requirements could lead to criminal or civil penalties. General State Employe...

October 13, 2020

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DOL Hotline to Combat Stereotyping

Last Updated on October 27th, 2020 On September 28th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a hotline in response to two Executive Orders. Under the direction of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a new email address was also issued. These communication methods are to receive and investigate complaints under existing Executive Order (EO) 11246 and the rece...

October 12, 2020

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Interim Final Rule Released Reforming Foreign Worker Program Wages

On October 6th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) amending prevailing wage regulations. Specifically, the final rule helps protect wages and job opportunities by reforming the methodology used in several foreign worker programs. Overview of the Interim Final Rule The IFR is the result of an extensive review of the DOL’s Permanent Employment Certifica...

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