Fraudulent unemployment claims have been on the rise over the last year, which are likely due to the many COVID-19… Read More […]
04/30/2021
Tag COVID-19
Voluntary FFCRA Leave Extended to Fall 2021
The recent $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Biden allows employers with fewer than 500 employees… Read More […]
04/01/2021
American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 COBRA Premiums
On March 12th, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden. The $1.9 trillion stimulus… Read More […]
03/12/2021
Employee Benefits Buried in the Final Trump-Era Spending Bill
The Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021, passed on December 27, 2020, is a $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion… Read More […]
03/12/2021
Top Developments for Employers Thus Far in 2021
The HR and employment law landscape will undoubtedly change under the new Democratic Biden administration. However, the swiftness with which… Read More […]
02/26/2021
Congress Reaches Agreement on Another Covid-19 Stimulus Package
On Sunday evening, December 20th, Congressional leaders announced that they had agreed upon the terms for an additional stimulus package… Read More […]
12/21/2020
The EEOC Confirms Employers’ Ability to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance to employers about whether and under what circumstances employers… Read More […]
12/21/2020
Governor Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
On December 10, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam announced a new executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Virginia…. Read More […]
12/11/2020
The CDC Updates Its Covid-19 Quarantine Guidelines
On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidance regarding its quarantine period recommendations for those… Read More […]
12/08/2020
Tips for Safe Holiday Workplace Celebrations
Covid-19 will certainly add a “bah humbug” element to holiday workplace celebrations this year. With cases and hospitalizations again on… Read More […]
12/03/2020
Virginia Governor Northam Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions
On Friday, November 13th, Virginia Governor Northam issued a press release announcing new COVID-19 related restrictions. With new cases surging… Read More […]
11/16/2020
Montgomery County, MD Reinstates Stricter COVID-19 Business Guidelines
On November 10th, the Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to reinstate tighter COVID-19 restrictions for retail businesses, restaurants, and religious… Read More […]
11/16/2020