California’s New Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Pay

California’s New Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Pay

by Jennifer Shaw and Melissa Whitehead | | Mar 25, 2021

Governor Newsom signed AB 95 last week, which is effective on March 29, 2021.  Below are the new law’s basic requirements. Q: When is SB 95 effective?  A: March 29, 2021, but retroactive to January 1, 2021 (see below); ends on September 30, 2021. Q: Which employers...
Answers to FAQS about the American Rescue Plan Act

Answers to FAQS about the American Rescue Plan Act

by Jennifer Shaw and Melissa Whitehead | | Mar 23, 2021

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law last week, and our phones have not stopped ringing! Below are responses to our clients’ most frequently asked questions about the new law. Q: What are the ARPA’s workplace-related provisions? A: The...
New COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Poster and FAQs

New COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Poster and FAQs

by Jennifer Shaw | | March 23, 2021

SB 95 is effective on March 29, 2021. The DLSE issued the required poster here and FAQs here. Employers may distribute the poster electronically.  Stay tuned for more details about the new law.
NEW CALIFORNIA COVID-19 SICK LEAVE

NEW CALIFORNIA COVID-19 SICK LEAVE

by Jennifer Shaw | | March 18, 2021

The California Legislature approved a measure today that will require all employers with more than 25 employees to provide COVID-19 related sick leave in 2021. The legislation will be effective 10 days after Governor Newsom signs it, which we expect to happen within...
The “New” FFCRA

The “New” FFCRA

by Jennifer Shaw | | March 15, 2021

The FFCRA expired on December 31, 2020. The 2021 “Consolidated Appropriations Act” then extended the available tax credits to covered employers (those with fewer than 500 employers) if they voluntarily continue FFCRA benefits through March 31, 2021. President Biden’s...
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