The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an alert providing steps that employers may follow… Read More […]
06/02/2020
Tag Coronavirus
HHS Issues New Rules Extending Key Deadlines
Per a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memorandum released May 14, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL), in coordination with… Read More […]
06/02/2020
Contact Tracing in the Workplace Amid COVID-19
One of the most confusing aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak has been the emphasis on “contact tracing.” In essence, contact… Read More […]
05/28/2020
New IRS Temporary FSA and High Deductible Plan Health Plan Guidance
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued guidance permitting temporary increased flexibility to § 125 cafeteria plans. The IRS… Read More […]
05/19/2020
Northern Virginia Delays Entrance into Phase One of Reopening
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 62, allowing the Northern Virginia region to remain… Read More […]
05/19/2020
2020 EEO-1 Reporting Requirements Delayed
On May 7, 2020, the Federal government announced the EEO-1 reporting process would be delayed by a year. Therefore, the… Read More […]
05/12/2020
UPDATED: Stay at Home and Closure Orders as of May 7, 2020
State Effective Date Duration or End Date Resources Alabama April 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. “Safer at Home” order until May 15, 2020 Press… Read More […]
05/08/2020
Employer Considerations When Taking Employees’ Temperatures
In the coming days and weeks, many employers will be required (due to various “stay at home” orders) or may… Read More […]
05/07/2020
Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” Plan Provides Guidance for Reopening Businesses
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear laid out the state’s “Healthy at Work” plan to gradually reopen… Read More […]
05/07/2020
Relaxed I-9 FAQs for Employers
Although the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently relaxed I-9 requirements for employers operating remotely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis,… Read More […]
04/29/2020
Virginia Approves Increase to Minimum Wage
On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve Governor Ralph Northam’s proposal to increase the Commonwealth’s minimum… Read More […]
04/28/2020
Additional Funds Added to the Paycheck Protection Program
On Friday, April 24, 2020 President Trump signed into law H.R. 266 the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement… Read More […]
04/27/2020