By Meredith Eason Many employers are being forced to make tough financial choices to survive the difficult economic climate caused by COVID-19. Before closing offices or instituting furloughs or mass layoffs, employers must consider the requirements of the federal Worker
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In Its Latest Order, the Supreme Court of Kentucky Extends its Restrictions to May 31, 2020
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By Marianna Michael On April 14, 2020, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued its latest Order extending deadlines in response to COVID-19. In what is its most dramatic extension to this point, the Court has limited its functions and those…
What Do Layoffs, Terminations and Plant Closings Mean for your Employer Retirement Plan?
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By Sherry Porter COVID-19 has shaken up the benefits world in a big way – new laws, new issues. One issue that has been around for a long time, but isn’t often on the front page, is the partial termination…
OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Poster
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By Jordan White The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a new workplace poster aimed at reducing workplace exposure to the coronavirus. Specifically, the poster highlights ten infection protection measures every employer can implement…
The U.S. Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Small Business and Health Care Provider Exceptions to FFCRA
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By Daniel Reed On April 6, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a set of regulations, effective through December 31, 2020, to implement the paid sick and emergency family medical leave expansion provisions of the Families First…
The Supreme Court of Kentucky Issues Amended Order 2020-16
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By Marianna J. Michael On April 1, 2020, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued further guidance on its and the Court of Appeals’ operations during the COVID-19 crisis. The Order, which can be found here (https://kycourts.gov/courts/supreme/Rules_Procedures/202016.pdf), extends certain restrictions until…
DOL and IRS Provide Needed Guidance on What Documentation Employers Should Gather for Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave
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By Sharon Gold Yesterday, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released temporary regulations that, among other things, clarifies what documentation an employer should gather when employees seek leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The unpublished rule is available…
CARES Act – Retirement Plan Impact
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By Sherry Porter What a plan sponsor needs to know NOW! The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) became law on March 27, 2020 to address many issues in our country caused by the coronavirus. This article…
Extension to Amend and Restate 403(b) Retirement Plans
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By Sherry Porter All 403(b) retirement plans are yet another area impacted by COVID-19. These retirement plans (sponsored by nonprofits and governmental entities) were required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to completely restate their plans by March 31, 2020…
The Department of Labor Issues Temporary Rule for Paid Leave
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By Marianna J. Michael The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new temporary rule regarding paid leave under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on April 1, 2020. The rule is effective until December 31, 2020 and subject to…