With elections looming on November 3, it is important for employers to prepare for leave requests associated with voting. Federal law does not require employers to provide leave to vote, but most states do, especially when work hours do not allow sufficient time to vote while the polls are open. Laws also vary between states… Continue reading Kansas Voting Leave Law 101
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Coronavirus: Tax and Employee Benefit Considerations — Part 2
Employer-sponsored group health plans have drawn attention regarding coverage for certain coronavirus-related costs. Under the FFCRA, all group health plans are now required to provide coverage for COVID-19 testing without imposing deductibles, copayments, or other cost sharing — and without requiring prior authorization or imposing other medical management standards. This coverage must include both the… Continue reading Coronavirus: Tax and Employee Benefit Considerations — Part 2
Coronavirus: Tax and Employee Benefit Considerations — Part 1
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was enacted on March 18, 2020, established two new categories of paid leave to assist workers needing time off for certain coronavirus-related purposes: (1) up to two weeks of paid sick leave, and (2) up to ten weeks of paid FMLA leave. These paid leave mandates apply… Continue reading Coronavirus: Tax and Employee Benefit Considerations — Part 1
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