Oct 05, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), passed earlier this year, allowed employers with less than 500 employees to voluntarily provide Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (FMLEA) leave to eligible employees on terms similar to 2020’s Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). As with the FFCRA, employers providing qualifying leave under ARPA could recover their costs of leave provided through payroll tax credits. This tax credit-eligible leave under ARPA had to be taken between April 1 and September 30 of 2021. Leave taken after September 30 will no longer qualify for payroll tax credits.
Despite the expiration of leave under ARPA and its payroll tax credits, employees will continue to need leave for COVID-related reasons. Employers should consider that time off may be available to employees under an employer’s existing paid leave policies. Employees could also qualify for leave under state or local leave laws. And, in the interest of workplace safety, many employers will allow employees to take unpaid leave if a worker is exposed to COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.
Aug 29, 2025
Once, employees approaching retirement age could look forward to a long, relaxing post-work life. For much of the 55+ crowd, this is no longer the case, with many forestalling retirement for as long as possible. Read through for advice on employing silver workers in your organization.
Aug 28, 2025
For any company to treat their employees with respect and fairness, it needs to have a transparent pay equity policy in place that is shared with all employees. Read through to understand why creating pay equity is beneficial to your organization.
Aug 27, 2025
Thanks to a new federal income tax deduction provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, many workers who put in extra hours will be able to keep more of their earnings. Read through to see who qualifies, how much could be saved and what the limits are.
Aug 26, 2025
A new federal law may allow millions of tipped workers to keep more of their earnings starting in 2025. Read through to find out who qualifies, how much could be saved and what to watch for.
Aug 25, 2025
Did you know that federal and state laws prohibit the use of immigration or citizenship status when making employment decisions? Read through for insights into how to approach immigration-related matters in a lawful way.
Jul 31, 2025
Employers conduct exit interviews with departing employees during the final days of offboarding. If done right, these interviews can be a source of valuable information to help the company improve.
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