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Last week, we received new updates from the Employment Development Department (EDD) about the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. Part of the CARES Act, this program helps provide unemployment benefits to business owners, independent contractors, self-employed, and others who do…

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, as a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package. Designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Act provides federal dollars at this…

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released rules related to the administration of leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and answered more common questions on their Questions and Answers page. New FFCRA Leave Guidance in Temporary Rule…

In December 2020, the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 made amendments to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The new changes provide small and midsize employers refundable tax credits. Specifically, these credits reimburse employers, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost…