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Archive: Legislation & Compliance
- March 11, 2021
Overview for Employers of the $1.9T American Rescue Plan
The Apex Benefits team has dug into the language of the American Rescue Plan, which was passed by the U.S. House Wednesday afternoon and was signed by President Biden Thursday.
- 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 businesses to the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Senate Bill 1. The proposed legislation provides civil immunity to businesses for …
- 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 compares to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law in March 2020. COVID Comparing the …
- 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 the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), which expire on …
- 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 Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses.” The changes affect questions in all 13 of the …
- 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” or “omnibus,” Apex General Counsel and Vice President of External Affairs Todd Rokita says that “Congress took the momentous opportunity …
- 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 for health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) that give employees additional time to use these funds. Extended Periods …
- 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 in the Senate, it moved to the President who signed it into law this morning.
- 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, the 5,593-page bill had moved from the House to the Senate floor for final approval. “This is a combined bill, …
- 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 its existing guidance on how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other fair employment laws …
- 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, hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
April 2, 2020IRS 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 Act (the FFCRA) tax credits apply to small and midsize businesses.
