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February HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

Employer Takeaway. Most all insurance carriers are handling the coverage and availability requirements for their clients. California Passes Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave. Covered Employers and Employees. The new law applies to employers with more than 25 employees. Employer Takeaway.

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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

Most employment contracts have an at-will clause meaning you can terminate a position at any time for any legal reason. However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Import laws protecting employees on medical leave.

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COVID litigation, lessons for businesses from the courtroom

Business Management Daily

To date, about 10,000 employer-focused lawsuits have been filed — with more coming every day. While many of these cases are still pending, each lawsuit offers important lessons for employers who want to avoid being the next target. Fortunately for employers, workers’ comp claims are the exclusive remedy for workers.

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How to get a contractor’s license

Higginbotham

Past or present employer. All businesses in Connecticut are required to have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) and register with the Connecticut Secretary of State and Department of Revenue Services. Show proof of unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. Mechanical Contractor.

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2nd COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Many Other Changes 2021 & 2022!

Fringe Benefit Analysts

On top of a $600 Stimulus check that has gone out to Americans, there are many other parts of the law that may affect Employers. Employers should consider the follow parts of The Act that will affect you and your employees ! If the employee took paid leave in 2020, the amount would be reduced going forward. (No

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

Many of the provisions in this sweeping legislation bring changes to the employee benefits world of which employers should take note and which are summarized below. The ARPA also allows the employer, insurer, or multiemployer plan sponsor who subsided the premiums to offset the cost by claiming a new federal tax credit.