The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Archives for April 23, 2021
Employers Receive Clarification From California Labor Commissioner Through Updated FAQs regarding 2021 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
The COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave statute was signed into law a month ago and, despite a FAQ issued by the California Labor Commissioner, employers were faced with uncertainty as to whether their employees’ leave requests qualified under the statute. Fortunately, the Labor Commissioner has updated its FAQs to provide further
Indiana Enacts Pregnancy Accommodations Law, Effective in July 2021
Multistate Compliance for Employers With Out-of-State Remote Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted a number of previously in-person positions to remote work and telecommuting. In the meantime, many employees have moved out of state from their usual office locations for personal or financial reasons. As a result, many employers are left wondering what their legal obligations are for
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on Northern and Southern Borders Extended
Customs and Border Protection has announced that travel restrictions on the Northern and Southern borders will be extended until May 21, 2021.
For close to 400 days, admission at the land ports of entry has been limited to “essential” travel. Essential travel generally includes individuals entering for work, but it
Washington Amends Its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in Response to Pandemic
The Washington State Legislature has temporarily amended the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act to create pandemic leave assistance grants for certain employees and employers. Employees and employers cannot apply for these grants until August 1, 2021. This amendment expires on June 30, 2023. Read more about these
Tax Credits For Certain Employers Paying for Time Off For COVID-19 Vaccinations
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On April 21, 2021, the Biden administration detailed the provision of tax credits for certain businesses that pay employees for time off to get COVID-19 vaccines or due to vaccine side effects. The tax credits are funded by