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Archive: Legislation & Compliance
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January 8, 2021
Todd Rokita Testifies on Behalf of Indiana Businesses Regarding COVID-19 Liability Bill
Apex General Counsel and Director of External Affairs Todd Rokita testified the afternoon of January 6 on behalf of Indiana …
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January 1, 2021
Comparing the 2 COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
The chart below provides an overview of the highlights of the December 2020 $900 billion stimulus package, and how it …
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January 1, 2021
Legal Update: Stimulus Bill Extends FFCRA Tax Credits but Not Leave Mandate
An appropriations bill, which was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, does not extend the leave mandates created by …
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January 1, 2021
IRS Adds, Updates FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits
The IRS has added or updated more than 80 answers to questions in its series of FAQs on “COVID-19-Related Tax …
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December 29, 2020
Surprise Billing: The Latest COVID-19 Spending Bill Intends to Bring Relief from Disruption
Because the latest stimulus package was coupled with what has become known in recent times as the “annual spending bill” …
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December 28, 2020
Legal Update: Stimulus Bill Includes Temporary Special Rules for FSAs
On Dec. 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law. The Act provides temporary special rules …
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December 22, 2020
$900B Relief Package Passes with Historic Support
After Congress passed the COVID-19 relief package Monday night, totaling more than $900 billion with a historic vote of 92-6 …
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December 21, 2020
Passing of $900B Coronavirus Relief Bill Imminent
Congress is currently voting on a COVID-19 relief package totaling more than $900 billion. At the time of this post, …
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December 18, 2020
EEOC Issues FAQs on Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19
On Dec. 16. 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added nine new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to …
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April 21, 2020
Breaking: Newest COVID-19 Aid Package Predicted to Pass into Law this Week, Provides More Small Business Aid
The U.S. Senate reached an agreement April 21 regarding the newest coronavirus aid package which includes funding for small businesses, …
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April 2, 2020
IRS FAQs: FFCRA Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how the Families First Coronavirus Response …
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March 31, 2020
Poster | FFCRA Notice to Employees
The DOL mandates notice must be given to workers at companies with fewer than 500 employees regarding paid sick leave …