Taking time for yourself Each of us is always juggling a handful of roles such as parenting, student, employee or caretaker. It may be that we are struggling with mental health issues or simply feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of everyday life. Nevertheless, it seems… [Read more]
New IRS FAQs: Tax Credits for Paid Leave under the American Rescue Plan Act
The IRS posted two new sets of FAQs to address the tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) by employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain governmental employers without regard to the number of employees (“Eligible Employers”) for… [Read more]
COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Workers
Federal Resources The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) launched its Essential Workers – Essential Protections initiative to provide resources and offer information on common issues that employers and employees face during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the DOL website, WHD’s initiative offers information… [Read more]
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Updated Model COBRA Notices
The DOL has issued updated model COBRA notices to incorporate information regarding the new COBRA subsidy included in the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) and has provided some additional guidance, in particular referencing those states with ‘mini-COBRA’, Cal-COBRA in California. … [Read more]
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 – COBRA Subsidies
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 – COBRA Subsidies Under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA), “assistance eligible individuals” (“AEIs”) will be entitled to free COBRA coverage (including the 2% administrative fee) for up to 6 months. The subsidy is available beginning on April 1,… [Read more]