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There’s a Lot to Unpack on the New FFCRA, and Here’s My Initial Take

By Jeff Nowak on March 18, 2021
Posted in FFCRA, Legislation, Regulatory Activity

Have you ever read a new law and despite something like your 68th reading of the darn thing (which might as well be in a foreign language), it’s still clear as mud?

Let me introduce you to the American Rescue Act.

More specifically, let’s chat about those provisions revising and extending tax credits to employers…

Who Wants an FFCRA Leave Update? U.S. House Version of FFCRA Provides Some Clarity for Employers

By Jeff Nowak on March 3, 2021
Posted in FFCRA, Legislation

Within the past few days, employers now have greater clarity on whether they will be required to provide their employees emergency paid sick and paid FMLA leave.

The latest news boils down to this:

Employers with 500 or more employees: Breathe easy – it seems apparent you will have no federal mandate to provide…

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Jeff Nowak is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing employers. Jeff has two decades of experience advising and litigating on behalf of employers on a wide range of complex employment law matters and is a recognized leader on FMLA and ADA issues, helping employers develop comprehensive strategies to achieve compliance with employee leave and accommodation issues.

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