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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) established a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for assistance eligible individuals (AEI) for the period April 1st, 2021 through September 30th, 2021.

Dependent Care Limit Increases and Full COBRA Subsidies The relief bill (ARPA) signed by President Biden on March 11th temporarily increases the maximum contribution amount for Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP) and provides full COBRA subsidies under certain circumstances.

We continue to receive many questions related to leave requirements for NY-based employers, so we’ve summed up the latest news below regarding all types of employee leave for 2021.

2020 has been a challenging year for both employees and employers. Many employers have moved towards a more mobile workforce, where possible. Other companies have been required to adapt to new and changing guidelines on how to stay safe in the workplace. 

New York State paid leave – new law

VITALLY IMPORTANT BENEFITS UPDATE

Think you’re too small to avoid an embarrassing & costly harassment claim? Small and Medium-Sized companies get caught every day. Check out these recent NYC case settlements!

New rules require and modify Federally-Mandated paid leave for employees with children How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) applies to the new 2020-2021 School Year When are employees eligible for paid leave? When are they not?

What do you need to do to ensure compliance? 4 things every employer must do as business re-opens and employees return to the work premises.

Should Employers Implement the New Pre-Tax Reimbursement Rules? In response to COVID-19, significant pre-tax reimbursement rule changes have been implemented in the benefits landscape.  How should employers respond?