Happy New Year and Happy Carnival Season! We are touching base today to bring everyone up to speed on the latest HR trends. The Secure Act 2.0 passed in the Lame Duck Congress before the 117th congress convened for the first time earlier this year. In sum, The Secure Act 2.0 raised the amounts eligible…
COVID-19 and Other Updates March 15, 2022 We hope everyone is well and has recovered from the Mardi Gras Celebrations! There are several HR trending topics that we would like to bring to your attention which could potentially impact your business operations in the coming months. H.R. 2471, Funding for the People The House passed…
COVID-19 and Other Updates March 2, 2022 Just a quick midweek update. We hope everyone around New Orleans had a safe and enjoyable Mardi Gras, whether you are a parade goer or someone that heads out of town for the hectic season. Restaurants Ask the IRS to Delay Tax Enforcement Actions The Employee Retention Tax…
COVID-19 and Other Updates February 9, 2022 We have been so focused on communicating the latest information regarding COVID-19 mandates, that we have not shared much about the newly termed “Great Resignation.” According to a recent study, 66% percent of employees are planning to begin a job search in 2022. As an HR outsourcing company…
On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court blocked the private employer vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS). Yesterday, OSHA posted the notice of withdrawal on its website. We have listed the key takeaways for you below: Tip: click each hyperlink to read more detailed information regarding each takeaway 1. The Supreme Court blocked the private employer…
Supreme Court blocks Biden Administration’s Vaccination or Test Requirement for Businesses, Allows Rule for Healthcare Workers On December 27, OSHA announced it is going to withdraw portions of its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for healthcare and healthcare support workers. OSHA will continue to work on a permanent standard for COVID-related hazards, noting that preventative measures…
As another year comes to a close, we recommend finding time to reflect on 2021 and make the necessary adjustments and plans for improvement accordingly. Unfortunately, COVID-19 persists as a threat with the Omicron variant. Please remain vigilant and get vaccinated/boosted. Today, the FDA authorized the first COVID-19 antiviral treatment pill, Pfizer’s Paxlovid drug. The…
Yesterday, the United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant was identified in California. The individual had traveled to South Africa, has not yet received the booster, and has placed themselves in self-quarantine. The Biden Administration recently put in place a vaccine mandate for all federal employees and contractors along with private employers…
The biggest recent news out of Washington is that the latest bill was reduced from $3 trillion down to $1.75 trillion. Now the issue becomes figuring out what gets passed in the now smaller bill. President Biden has announced the Build Back Better Framework, aimed at helping working families in the middle class. This Act…
The Biden administration plans to rescind the COVID-19 international travel bans imposed in 2020 and replace them with vaccination and testing requirements to enter the U.S., beginning in November. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of the Treasury jointly issued FAQs relating to…
