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Trends to watch for in 2020 at the IRS

Business Management Daily

Most deal with implementing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Guidance on the definition of “qualifying relative” for individual income tax purposes. Employees may account for tax dependents in Step 3 of the 2020 W-4. Guidance on contributions to and benefits from paid family and medical leave programs.

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3 recent FMLA lawsuits that employers need to be familiar with

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its close ties to ongoing COVID relief. Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave. Mandated federal paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) ended December 31, 2020.

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The American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidies and Other Employee Benefit Changes

McNees

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Act increases the amount an employee can exclude from the employee’s income and contribute to a dependent care assistance plan from $5,000 to $10,500 for the year 2021 only. Credit for Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave.

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Protirement: Is the UK Government about to redefine ‘retirement’? 

LACE Partners

A key part of understanding the bigger picture for people when they leave the workforce for the golf course. . In 1940, the life expectancy of a 65-year-old was 14 years while in 2020 it’s over 20 years . Very few people have a fully (or even partial) salary pension awaiting them at 55 years old. Particularly for men.

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) into law. All group health plans that provide major medical benefits subject to federal COBRA rules are subject to the ARPA COBRA rules. Single Employer Pension Plan Provisions. Subsidized COBRA. Notice Requirements.

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How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The then chairman wrote: In the closing months of the last year we have been compelled to reject a number of claims arising out of the influenza epidemic, in which mothers with small children made application for pensions. One case was particularly painful. We were unable to answer. Source: 1918 Annual report ibid.,

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

For example, in 2020, Google faced criticism for its lack of diversity , particularly in leadership roles. Stricter timelines and reporting protocols are now in place, demanding HR departments to act quickly and transparently in resolving DEI-related issues. Health and safety regulations 1. Benefits and compensation 1.