First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must
By Timothy Johnson
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed legislation (H.R. 7010) enacting the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) which amends the CARES Act’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Some of the key amendments are as follows: The covered period during which borrowers must spend the PPP
By Timothy Johnson
On May 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two notices providing relief for 2020 cafeteria plans and related benefit issues in light of the COVID-19 national emergency. Notice 2020-29 focuses on permissible mid-year election changes under § 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and Notice 2020-33 focuses on allowable carryover provisions for
By Timothy Johnson
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020 and went into effect on April 1. The Department of Labor has provided additional guidance on the new law, which we strongly encourage employers to read. Summary For certain circumstances related to COVID-19, employees will be
By Timothy Johnson
