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DHS Extends Remote Verification of I-9 Documents to Nov. 19 September 18, 2020
Without Extension, Exemption Would Have Expired Sept. 19 Because of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowing employers that are operating remotely to conduct a remote
California Extends Workers’ Compensation Presumption for COVID-19 September 15, 2020
On Sept. 1, 2020, California amended its workers’ compensation (WC) law, under Senate Bill 1159 (SB1159), to provide a presumption that COVID-19 is a compensable, work-related condition under certain circumstances.
DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations in Response to Court Decision September 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued revisions to regulations that implement the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
California Mandates Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 September 14, 2020
California has enacted a new law that requires supplemental paid sick leave statewide for workers for COVID 19 related purposes, effective Sept. 19, 2020.
New York Announces Paid Family Leave Rates for 2021 September 11, 2020
The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced that for calendar year 2021, employers may deduct 0.511% of an employee’s weekly wage, up to an annual cap of $385.34, to pay the premium cost for state paid family leave insurance.
DOL Announces 2021 Minimum Wage Rate for Federal Contractors September 11, 2020
New Rate Applies Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021 On Aug. 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the minimum wage rate for federal contractor employees will increase from $10.80 to $10.95 per hour on Jan.
California Exempts Additional Occupations from Independent Contractor Classification Test (AB 5) September 11, 2020
The Amendments Became Effective Sept. 4 On Sept. 4, 2020, California amended the list of occupations exempted from using the state’s employee classification test, also known as “the ABC test” (AB 5). When the ABC test is not required, including
Federal Court Strikes Down Part of the DOL Joint Employment Rule September 9, 2020
The DOL Is Currently Exploring Options to Challenge the Lower Court’s Ruling On Sept. 8, 2020, a federal district court struck down parts of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) joint employer rule. This new rule became effective March 16,
EEOC Updates Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the ADA September 8, 2020
New FAQs Address Questions Employers May Ask to Screen Employees for COVID 19 and ADA Requirements for Handling Employees’ Medical Information On Sept. 8, 2020, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about
Reminder: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2020 September 1, 2020
Employers who sponsor group health plans that offer prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals must provide a Medicare Part D Creditable or Non-Creditable Coverage Notice to those individuals before October 15.

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