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Virginia Legalizes Marijuana and Expands Employer Restrictions February 23, 2021
The New Law Affects Background Checks for Job Applicants On Feb. 5, 2021, Virginia passed a new law (House Bill 2312) that legalizes recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older in the state. The new law also expands an
DOL Proposes New Effective Date for Independent Contractor Rule February 23, 2021
The Delay Would Allow the Biden Administration Time to Evaluate the Rule Before It Becomes Effective On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) proposed delaying the effective date for the Independent
CDC Provides Guidance on Consent and Disclosures for Workplace COVID-19 Testing February 23, 2021
Informed Consent Requires Disclosure, Understanding and Free Choice The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on the elements of consent and disclosures necessary to support employee decision making when employers incorporate workplace COVID 19 testing.
Outbreak Period Expiration Approaching February 22, 2021
Last year, federal agencies issued relief postponing various employee benefit plan deadlines during a defined “Outbreak Period” to help plans, participants and service providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
9th Cir.: FMLA Leave Includes “Off” Time in Rotating Schedules February 19, 2021
An employee working a “one week on, one week off” schedule who takes 12 workweeks of continuous federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave may be required to return to work 12 weeks later, a federal appeals court has held.
Additional COVID-19 Relief and Clarifying Guidance for Cafeteria Plans February 18, 2021
On Feb. 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-15, which provides additional mid-year election change relief for Section 125 cafeteria plans for plan years ending in 2021.
Employers May Have to Provide Paid Military Leave, Court Says February 17, 2021
Employees who take off work for military duty may be entitled to paid leave from their employers, according to a Feb. 3, 2021, federal appeals court decision.
DOL Issues Updated Model Employer CHIP Notice February 9, 2021
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of Jan. 31, 2021.
New York Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Leave February 3, 2021
Employers who prohibit employees not in quarantine or isolation from coming to work for COVID-19 exposure reasons must pay them their regular rate, according to new guidance issued by the New York Department of Labor. The Jan. 20, 2021, guidance also states that employees may take leave for three periods of quarantine or isolation, among other points.
IRS Updates FAQs on Employer Tax Credits for FFCRA Leave February 2, 2021
On Jan. 29, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions on tax credits available to employers for providing paid employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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