Announcement 2021-7 notifies taxpayers that amounts paid for personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of the Coronavirus… Continue reading Amounts Paid for Certain Personal Protective Equipment Treated as Medical Expenses Announcement
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Congress approved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and it was signed into law on March 11th, but what does that mean for COBRA… Continue reading The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Winter’s Coming: Managing COVID-19
There have been a variety of changes as we continue to understand and gauge the impact and spread of Coronavirus. We want to post updated information and urge you to… Continue reading Winter’s Coming: Managing COVID-19
IRS Releases 2021 Contribution Limits for FSA and Commuter Accounts
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2020-45 announcing contribution limits for 2021. There are no changes to flexible spending account (FSA) and commuter benefits contribution limits for 2021. Medical FSA… Continue reading IRS Releases 2021 Contribution Limits for FSA and Commuter Accounts
3 Red Flags to Watch Out For When Interviewing Potential Employees
Our VP of Human Resources, Rebecca Dioso contributed to the following article: 3 Red Flags to Watch Out For When Interviewing Potential Employees Always look for people who have read… Continue reading 3 Red Flags to Watch Out For When Interviewing Potential Employees
IRS Releases Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral
On August 8th, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. In response to… Continue reading IRS Releases Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral
Kids Returning to School Raises Questions
With the continued rise in coronavirus cases and uncertainty regarding whether and in what manner schools will reopen in the fall, attorneys Rita Kanno and Diane Waters of Lewis Brisbois,… Continue reading Kids Returning to School Raises Questions
Department of Labor (DOL) Releases Revised FMLA Forms
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released new and significantly revised versions of its model notice of rights, certification, and designation forms under the federal Family and Medical Leave… Continue reading Department of Labor (DOL) Releases Revised FMLA Forms
How Should You Handle Employees Personal Travel?
Recently, we’ve received many inquiries related to employee personal travel and COVID. We have reached out to legal counsel and are providing some insight for your use, if you choose.… Continue reading How Should You Handle Employees Personal Travel?
Tips and Resources for Employers During COVID-19
As we begin to enter month 5 of COVID work-place implications, we thought it would be helpful to pass along some new info and guidance that has been published and… Continue reading Tips and Resources for Employers During COVID-19