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New COBRA LAW Starts Today! 8 Employer Q&A
New COBRA LAW Starts Today! 8 Employer Q&A On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into the law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. This law also introduced the COBRA Premium Assistance Plan which provides for the following: To relieve existing COBRA...
Arizona Prop 207: 14 Employer Questions Answered
Arizona Prop 207: 14 Employer Questions Answered On November 3, 2020, Arizona voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 207, called the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act.” Prop 207, which would allow adults to use and possess marijuana, has a number of...
COVID-19: Employer Tax Credits and Grants
COVID-19: Employer Tax Credits and Grants The public health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a number of challenges for employers. My commitment to the cause focuses on ensuring my clients, as well as other Arizona employers, have the guidance they...
20 Employer Q&A: COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements
20 Employer Q&A: COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements On March 20th, 2020, President Trump signed into law, ''The Families First Coronavirus Response Act'' (the law). 1. When does the new law take effect? It becomes effective in 15 days, (April 2, 2020). 2. What are...
FMLA Abuse: 5 Things Employers Should Know
FMLA Abuse: 5 Things Employers Should Know The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was designed to help support employees who are dealing with a serious health condition or managing care for a loved one. Unfortunately, like any leave of absence policy, there exists...
2020 Minimum Wage Rates by State
2020 Minimum Wage Rates by State The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, many states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When the state rate and the federal rate are different, employers must pay employees the higher...