California amends COVID-19 prevention rules Monday, June 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has revised emergency rules related to protecting workers from COVID-19. The revisions are effective immediately.
OSHA issues new COVID-19 rule for healthcare sector, guidance for general industry Monday, June 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an emergency temporary standard (ETS) aimed at protecting healthcare workers from COVID-19. Among other things, the ETS requires covered employers to develop a COVID-19 plan and provide workers with paid time off to get vaccinated and to recover from any side effects. OSHA announced the ETS alongside new general industry guidance.
Remote inspection of I-9 documents temporarily allowed Monday, June 28, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that employers will be allowed to inspect Form I-9 documents remotely in certain situations related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These procedural changes have been extended until August 31, 2021.
Massachusetts employers must provide up to 40 hours of COVID- 19 emergency paid sick leave Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Massachusetts has established a statewide mandate for employers to temporarily provide employees up to 40 hours of COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave (MA EPSL) when they are unable to work due to specific qualifying reasons related to the pandemic.
Parts of new Tipped-employee rule took effect April 30 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule that will further delay some changes to tipped employee regulations, but other changes will go into effect on April 30, 2021.
DOL withdraws new independent contractor test Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule that withdraws changes to the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes were scheduled to take effect May 7, 2021.
DOL updates guidance on wage & hour issues related to pandemic Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its guidance on certain wage and hour issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IRS releases 2022 HSA and HDHP limits Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service On May 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Revenue Procedure 2021-25, released inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2022, regarding health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
Nevada issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Nevada Office of the Commissioner of Labor issued guidance on whether employees should receive pay for the time they spend receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Washington expands eligibility for paid family leave during COVID-19 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately.