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Federal Law Alert
American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to
address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed
into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR
function, but those that do—optional extension of sick and family
leave and establishment of COBRA subsidies—are outlined
below.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF SICK AND FAMILY LEAVES
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - January 29, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has prepared this guidance for planning purposes. Employers and workers should use this guidance to help identify risks of being exposed to and of contracting COVID-19 in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement.
COVID Relief Bill: Tax credits for paid leave extended to March 31
Federal Law Alert
A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill became law and answers
the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL)
and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be
extended.
The answer is yes, but it’s an option, not a requirement. Here’s
what employers need to know:
US CDC TESTING GUIDANCE
August 26, 2020
Earlier this week, the US CDC published a major update to its SARS-CoV-2 testing guidance.
