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CDC Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

April 27, 2021

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Responding to individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released fully vaccinated public health guidelines. Specifically, the April 27th guidelines address updated principles that fully vaccinated individuals should follow when out in a public location. The latest CDC release follows March guidance focused on what fully vaccinated individuals ...

DOL Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance

April 20, 2021

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On April 14th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced cybersecurity guidance for plan sponsors, fiduciaries, recordkeepers, and plan participants. Specifically, the direction includes best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on protecting worker retirement benefits. Moreover, this is the first time the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued ...

DOL Releases Investment Advice Exemption Guidance

April 19, 2021

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On April 13th, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued investment advice exemption guidance. Specifically, the guidance affects retirement investors, employee benefit plans, and investment advice providers. This announcement follows the release of and offers guidance on the EBSA’s “Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees” ex...

Labor Department Selects Seven States for Mental Health Initiative

April 19, 2021

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On April 14th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) selected seven states to participate in a mental health initiative. The Advancing State Policy Integration for Recovery and Employment (ASPIRE) initiative would increase employment for individuals with mental health conditions. That is to say; the initiative would align state policy and funding to raise the employment rate of affected individua...

April 16, 2021

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April 16th, 2021: Recent State Regulatory Activity

Personnel Concepts provides timely state regulatory activity and essential employment law information to its customers. So, to offer a complete scope of employer responsibilities, we track labor law developments from all 50 states. Below is a list of findings from this week's state legislation research sweep. Most importantly, as necessary information becomes available, Personnel Concepts will ...

Labor Department Reverses Trump Policy on Wage and Hour Violations

April 13, 2021

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On April 9th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a field assistance bulletin regarding wage and hour violations. Published by the DOL's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the bulletin's policy change will benefit workers and penalize violators. For example, employers who violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage provisions may face additional liabilities. Violations would include...

DOL Releases Frequently Asked Questions on COBRA and Mental Health

April 12, 2021

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In early April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released two frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents on recent updates to COBRA and mental heath regulations. Included within the documents is information on updates to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) affecting employers and group health plans. The ne...

DOL Persuader Reporting Orientation Program

DOL Relaunches Reporting Program

April 9, 2021

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On April 6th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the relaunch of a previously utilized reporting program. The Persuader Reporting Orientation Program (PROP) is a compliance initiative that informs employers about reporting obligations. Specifically, the initiative addresses reporting obligations under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). The PROP initiative was ...

President Biden Signs PPP Extension Act into Law

April 6, 2021

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On March 30th, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The new bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline to May 31st, 2021. Previously, the deadline for PPP applications expired on March 31st. The PPP Extension Act also provides an additional 30-day period for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to process pending applications. Ear...

April 2021 Update: Recent State Legislation Activity

April 5, 2021

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Personnel Concepts provides timely state legislation and essential employment law information to its customers. So, to offer a complete scope of employer responsibilities, we track labor law developments from all 50 states. Below is a list of findings from this week’s state legislation research sweep. Most importantly, as necessary information becomes available, Personnel Concepts will continue...

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