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OSHA to Provide Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals Soon
On May 18, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is reviewing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. OSHA has indicated it will update its Guidance on Mitigating...
Compliance ✔- ARPA COBRA Subsidy (Premium Assistance)
The IRS issued Notice 2021-31 to give instructions and clarification on the COBRA subsidy ("premium assistance") under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The subsidies are funded through a payroll tax credit and cover an individual's cost of COBRA or mini-COBRA...
The Importance of Participating in the National Safety Stand-down
Edited 5.2.22: Updated weekly dates to reflect the most current National Safety Stand-down week. Falls from elevation repeatedly reign as one of the top causes of fatalities within the construction industry. In fact, according to the latest findings from the Bureau of...
Compliance ✔- Taxability of Dependent Care Carryover
The IRS issued Notice 2021-26 to address the tax treatment of dependent care benefits provided through a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan for tax years ending in 2021 and 2022. The IRS clarified that amounts attributable to carryover and extended grace period relief for a...
How Human Resources Can Support Working Parents
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents have been forced to contend with their children’s changing school routines. Unfortunately, these routines vary by school, with little universal guidance. On top of that, many schools continue to go back and forth...