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.
Feb 12, 2026
You've invested time and money in training your employees to meet or exceed the performance expectations you set for your company. But sometimes things go wrong. Read through for tips on how to motivate and refocus individuals before you have to let them go.
Feb 11, 2026
Congratulations! Your hard work has finally paid off and you've been promoted to manager. As you settle into your larger office space, you may be asking yourself what comes next. Read through for pro tips on how to be an effective first-time leader.
Feb 10, 2026
It may be hard to believe, but now is a good time to begin planning for the 2026 tax season. Several provisions enacted in 2025 will take effect in 2026, and early awareness could help you avoid surprises. Read through to learn which changes may affect your filing and what steps to consider ahead of the next tax season.
Feb 09, 2026
From confidential information to bank routing numbers and everything in between, it's no wonder payroll security is highly protected. Read through to learn how biometric verification, data encryption and monitoring for suspicious activity can safeguard this information.
Jan 15, 2026
Are you paying too much for paid time off? Read through to discover a way to cut PTO costs without cutting back on employee benefits.
Jan 14, 2026
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are providing guidance on OBBBA-expanded Health Savings Account eligibility that allows more people to save and pay for healthcare costs. Read through for more details to help you file accurately.
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