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Flu IQ: Know who—and how—to pay during the upcoming flu season

Business Management Daily

FFCRA paid sick leave for the flu? The only paid sick leave required by federal law is limited to employees who are sick for a covid-19-related reason. Under the FFCRA, full-time employees are entitled to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Flu rules for nonexempts.

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

When Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) it temporarily provided workers with Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL). The FFCRA guarantees emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) to all a covered employer’s employees. The employer must have work for the employee to perform.

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IRS’ tips from the top at 2020 APA Virtual Congress

Business Management Daily

share of Social Security taxes doesn’t affect your Social Security tax liability. Specifically, he commented that many states’ paid sick leave laws were enacted long before covid-19 became a household word and those laws still apply. share of Social Security taxes through the end of the year.

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Holiday travel and workplace safety during COVID-19 Pandemic

Business Management Daily

Review paid leave rules. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act remains on the books through the end of the year and entitles employees to: Up to 10 days of paid sick leave if they can’t work or telecommute because they’re quarantining under the orders of a state or local health official.

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Accommodating working parents during COVID-19

Business Management Daily

The FFCRA provides two types of paid leave to working parents, emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ). Up to certain limits, employers may use the amount distributed to employees for paid leave as a refundable tax credit.

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Helping Employees During Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic

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Paid Leave. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandates certain employers provide up to two weeks of paid sick leave related to COVID-19. Coronavirus 2020: Effectively Working from Home. What will your organization have to say when that time comes?

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3 recent FMLA lawsuits that employers need to be familiar with

Business Management Daily

Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave. Mandated federal paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) ended December 31, 2020. The FFCRA required employers to provide paid time off for many COVID-19-related reasons. This applies to the 10 days of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL).