FAQS ABOUT COBRA PREMIUM ASSISTANCE UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 April 07, 2021 Set out below are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of certain provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), as it applies to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcil...

Employees May Take Leave for Three Periods of Quarantine or Isolation 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 (NYDOL...

The Order Directs Federal Agencies to Review Existing Policies to Determine whether they Undermine the ACA On Jan. 28, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that is intended to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid. The executive order directs the Department of Hea...

New York State Paid Sick Leave New York state’s sick leave law requires employers to provide between 40 and 56 hours of paid leave per year, depending on their size. Employers with fewer than five employees and an annual income under $1 million may satisfy the law by providing unpaid leave of 40 ...

Employers may download our free guide below to supplement their current internal policies. This guide compiles all the latest regulatory information regarding COV-19 and puts all the links to external resources in one place. The employer can customize this guide for their company, and also includ...