The IRS is providing employees with more options for unused amounts in their DCAPs including an extended period for incurring expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Agencies: Plan for a Post-Pandemic Economic Upturn
How prepared is your agency when demand for your services picks up after this health crisis eases? While your business may be down right now, it’s an ideal time to determine your strategy for when times are better – because they will get better.
Supporting Caregivers in Need Through the Nanny Relief Fund
We are proud to lend support to the Nanny Relief Fund, a newly-launched nonprofit organization assisting in-home caregivers in their times of need. Many nannies are especially at risk during this health crisis as they may be overlooked by traditional labor protections such as paid leave and unemployment benefits.
DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus
The Department of Labor’s nonenforcement period for following paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act has ended. Household employers need to comply with the law’s rules or face fines and other penalties.
Avoid Burnout While Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working from home getting you down? Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your stress, and your risk of burnout, while you work from home. Here are nine simple tips to try.
Staying Safe While Running Essential Errands During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As communities across the U.S. take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, we’re facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, getting gas and banking. Here’s advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
A Complete Guide to Unemployment Benefits under the CARES Act
The CARES Act provides federal funding to expand unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s everything that household employers and their workers need to know including who qualifies, how long benefits will last, and how to get the extra $600/week in benefits.
7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While we practice social distancing to protect our physical health, we can also take steps to bolster our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine, Isolation and Stay at Home Orders: What These Terms Mean and Why They’re Different
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a new vocabulary with terms like quarantine, isolation, stay at home, and more now becoming part of our everyday language. Each of these terms has a specific – and often legal – meaning. However, they’re often interchanged, which can cause confusion. Here’s why it’s important to know the differences.
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