The American Rescue Plan Act: What Employers Need to Know
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed and passed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. The legislation allocates $1.9 trillion in relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including additional and extended relief for workers. The ARPA is the latest COVID relief effort put forth on the Federal level. Just as with previous COVID-related legislation, Netchex is committed to keeping clients up-to-date […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: 5 Things for HR Professionals to Understand About the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is more than 800 pages long, and many of the proposals will require the cooperation of federal and state agencies before the practical details can fully take shape. That being said, a range of tax credits are being made available for immediate relief and paycheck protection […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: IRS Promises Full, Immediate Reimbursement for Sick Leave
It’s no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic and response have led to layoffs and economic uncertainty. The Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia has confirmed, “This large increase in unemployment claims was not unexpected,” but stimulus checks and other measures are expected to soften the impact. The federal government has also sought to provide incentives and […]
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