March 2020 - Pinion

CARES Act: 4 New Provisions for Employer Benefit Plans

April 10, 2023March 31, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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In an effort to further help individuals and employers, the CARES Act has enacted provisions that create temporary relief through employer benefit plans changes for 2020. Employer Benefit Plans Provisions for 2020 will: Defer employer contribution minimums Defers 2020 minimum required contributions (including quarterly contributions) for single-employer plans to January …

CARES Act: Unemployment Assistance Program Benefits Overview

August 10, 2023March 31, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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The focus of this summary is to provide an overview of the unemployment assistance protections offered in the legislation from January 27th, 2020 through December 31st, 2020 as indicated within the CARES Act. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Under the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act (Subtitle A of Title …

Ag Industry Appealing to SBA for Disaster Loan Eligibility and Support

August 10, 2023March 30, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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April 21st Update: Just announced: Senate passes bill allowing small ag businesses relief through disaster loan eligibility. Following a close analysis of the CARES Act and related statutes, K·Coe Isom’s Government and Public Affairs representatives, along with its Ag Association partners, are pleading with the Small Business Administration (SBA) …

COVID-19 Disaster Plan Relief: Tax Opportunities for Employers and Employees

April 10, 2023March 27, 2020 by Pinion Editorial

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Tax experts are dusting off a little-used tax opportunity (enacted in 2002 following September 11th attacks) that is coming in handy for businesses dealing with COVID-19 today. Section 139 allows employers to make “qualified disaster relief payments” to employees to assist in managing their expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

DOL Guidance for Employers: Action Needed for April 1

August 10, 2023March 27, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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While we patiently await more information and clarifications from the Department of Labor (DOL) on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), there were some important pieces of guidance released by the DOL this week related to the paid leave due to COVID-19 issues. Here is some of the latest …

Stimulus Package: At First Glance

January 23, 2023March 25, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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The Stimulus package, released early today, will inject approximately $2 trillion into the economy, providing tax rebates, four months of expanded unemployment benefits, and business tax-relief provisions aimed at shoring up individual, family and business finances. The full Stimulus Bill’s language (with over 1,000 pages of details anticipated) is expected …

How Farmers are Leading in the Time of Pandemic

December 21, 2022March 24, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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By Jeanne Bernick Farm business owners don’t have the luxury of putting their heads in the sand during a crisis. They have the health and wellness to consider for themselves and their family, and the additional responsibility of safety for employees and clients who come to the farm. Add on …

Troubleshooting Your CMS’ Problem Areas: What to Know, Remedy, & Avoid

COVID-19 HR Toolkit

January 16, 2023March 23, 2020 by K·Coe Editorial

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Sample Forms and Policies California- Notice of Reduced Earnings Sample Acknowledgement of Receipt of Company Policy Sample Communication to Employees Sample Emergency Sick Leave Policy Sample Essential Business Letter Sample FMLA Child Leave Policy Sample Letter of Layoff Sample Letter of Temporary Layoff Sample Notice of Furlough Letter Sample Work …

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