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]
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) – New Form for Employers
Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) applies to employers with five or more employees. Employers that have five or more employees must provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to eligible employees when leave is needed for the employee’s own… [Read more]
California Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Network
Network designed to ensure equitable, efficient and safe vaccination for all Californians (By Rory J. O’Connor | February 26, 2021) Monday, March 1, marks the start of California’s transition to an enhanced provider vaccination Network that’s designed to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all… [Read more]