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More Guidance on Coronavirus Paid Leave Laws
March 21, 2020 – As part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Coronavirus Bill Requires Employers to Provide Paid Employee Leave
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) into law.
IRS Allows HDHPs to Pay for COVID-19 Tests and Treatment
On March 11, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-15, which allows high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to pay for COVID-19 testing and treatment without a deductible.
North Risk Partners’ Freeport and Melrose Offices Merged March 1
St. Cloud, Minn – Effective March 1, team members in North Risk’s Freeport office moved to work permanently from the firm’s Melrose location.
Two New Model COBRA Notices Available from the DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released updated versions of its model COBRA General Notice and model COBRA Election Notice, both with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2023.
OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin Feb. 1
Feb. 1 is the annual deadline for many employers to post their OSHA Forms 300A from the previous year.
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Technical Difficulties
Since the Clearinghouse became operational on Jan. 6, 2020, the online system has experienced technical difficulties with queries.
FMCSA Makes Significant Increase to the Random Drug Test Rate for 2020
On Dec. 27, 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is doubling the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed
On Dec. 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown and repeals the following three taxes and fees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Employers of CDL Drivers Must Register for the Clearinghouse
The new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will be operational Jan. 6, 2020.
IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2019 ACA Reporting
On Dec. 2, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2019-63 to extend the due date for furnishing forms under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2019 from Jan. 31, 2020, to March 2, 2020.
Mandatory Use of Electronic Logging Devices
Companies operating commercial vehicle fleets have until Dec. 16, 2019 to switch from an Automatic On-Boarding Recording Device (AOBRD) to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registered Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
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