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Compliance ✔- FFCRA Leave Revised Regulations
The Department of Labor revised FFCRA regulations related to the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions, in light of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in an Aug. 3, 2020, decision that found portions of the...
Flood Safety Precautions
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floods are one of the most common disasters in the United States. It’s important to be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water or...
FMCSA Makes Changes to Hours of Service
In an effort to improve safety and allow more flexibility for commercial motor vehicle drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made four modifications to the hours of service (HOS) regulations. The new rule does not increase driving time and...
Compliance ✔- 2021 ACA Penalty Amounts
The IRS increased the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) pay or play penalties for the 2021 calendar year: Section 4980H(a) penalty: $2,700 per full-time employee (minus the first 30 employees) when an ALE does not offer coverage to “substantially all” full-time employees...
Compliance ✔- FFCRA Leave FAQ: School Reopenings
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance yesterday to help employers respond to leave requests from employees who are caring for their child(ren) due to their school closure. Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), applicable employers must...