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Update on Families First Coronavirus Response Bill—Payroll Taxes and Tax Credits
As discussed in our recent update , the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”), which is expected to take effect on taking effect April 1, 2020 according to recent Department of Labor guidance...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Bill
The federal government has enacted the COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act, requiring employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave and expanded FMLA protections, effective April 2. The Act provides two separate...
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DOL Provides Guidance on Exemption from Paid Leave for Small Businesses
The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide paid sick leave and expanded FMLA benefits due to COVID-19 but provides that businesses with fewer than 50 employees may be exempt if the obligation would jeopardize...
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Return to Work Protocol for Workers Following an Absence Due to COVID-19
This protocol outlines steps to consider when returning an employee or contractor to work after a COVID-19-related absence and applies to situations in which the person: (1) had a positive test result or (2...
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48 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Including 4 “Lawyers of the Year”
Forty-eight Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2021, including four recognized on the inaugural “Ones to Watch” list for attorneys earlier in their careers and four “Lawyer of the...
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COVID-19 and 401(k) Plans—Ability to Suspend Employer Contributions
As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, many employers are looking to conserve cash in order to continue operations. Some may wonder whether they can suspend employer contributions to 401(k) plans. Suspension of contributions...
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Preti Flaherty COVID-19 Resources
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Preti Flaherty's attorneys have maintained a constant stream of the most up-to-date information and resources for our clients, business partners, and others struggling to navigate these complex...
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Alert: COVID-19 Update for ME and NH Employers
As the landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve, employers across the country are looking for guidance on how to reduce the impacts on their businesses and their employees. Yesterday, the Maine...