The Coronavirus disease pandemic has resulted in unprecedented change throughout the country, including new federal legislation with which employers need to comply. As the situation continues to evolve, it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest developments. Our attorney-reviewed COVID-19 resources can help make it easier to understand compliance obligations as they occur.
Senate Votes to End COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration Early
FDA Authorizes First At-home Test for COVID-19 and Flu
HIPAA Special Enrollment Requests to Increase Due to Loss of Medicaid Eligibility
Biden Administration Announces Proposed Rule to Expand Access to Birth Control Coverage
How the End of the COVID-19 Emergency Periods Will Impact Health Plans
White House Announces End of COVID-19 Emergency Periods
2022
News Brief - Third Round of Free COVID-19 Tests Are Now AvailableCMS
Highlights the COVID-19 Vaccines that Must be Covered
Employee Quits Reach Record High in March According to Labor Report
CDC Still Recommends Masks on Public Transit Despite Recent Court Order
FDA Limits Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Moderna Requests FDA Vaccine Authorization for Children Under Age 6
Fauci Says United States Is “Out of the Pandemic Phase”
CDC No Longer Enforcing Mask Mandate on Air Travel and Public Transit
NEW - EEOC Issues FAQs on COVID-19 and Caregiver Discrimination
COMPLIANCE BULLETIN - NEW - EEOC Issues FAQs on COVID-19 As A Disability Under the ADA
NYC Employers Must Allow Leave for Child Vaccination (1)
FDA Expands Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
CMS Guidance on Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS, But Not the Proposed Permanent Rule 1.25.22
CDC Loosens Mask-wearing Guidance for Most of U.S. Population
Agencies Issue FAQs on Coverage of COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
OSHA Vaccination and Testing ETS Effective Date Requirements 1.11.22
Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID Tests
NYC Employers Must Allow Leave for Child Vaccination
Supreme Court to Hold Hearing on Vaccine Mandates
2021
Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs
Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Stimulus Stimulus
Biden Signals Ambitious Agenda With Sweeping Executive Order
President Biden Outlines National COVID-19 Strategy
CDC Study Supports Reopening of Schools With Proper Precautions
President Biden Issues Executive Actions Addressing Health Care Access
NY Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Paid Leave-1
CDC Provides Guidance on Consent Elements and Disclosures for Workplace COVID
CDC Guidance for Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
CDC Urges Public to Avoid Travel
Preparing HR for Future Health Crises
CDC Says Double-masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19
American Rescue Plan Contains Employment-related Provisions
New York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccination
President Biden Directs States to Make All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by May 1
CDC Relaxes 6-foot Physical Distancing Rule to Encourage School Reopenings
COVID-19 Exchange Special Enrollment Period Extended
DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
Paycheck Protection Program Portal Reopens For Second Round of Loans(1)
American Rescue Plan Changes to Employee Leave Under FFCRA
States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus
Face Masks and Other PPE Treated as Deductible Medical Expenses
FDA Says Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
COVID-19 Relief Extends COBRA, HIPAA and Other Plan Deadlines
DOL Issues COBRA Subsidy Model Notices, FAQs
IRS Publishes Guidance for 2021 Employee Retention Credit
CDC to Vaccinated Americans - You Can Travel Freely, but Stay Cautious
President Biden Announces Tax Credit for Small Businesses Offering Paid Leave for Vaccination
CDC Updates Outdoor Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
2020
December 21, 2020:
EEOC Issues FAQs on Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19
December 18, 2020:
IRS Updates FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits
December 14, 2020:
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Begins Following Emergency Use Authorization by FDA
December 7, 2020:
CDC Approves Reccomendation for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (1)
December 3, 2020:
CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure
November 23, 2020:
CDC Urges Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving
November 11, 2020:
News Brief - Early Data Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective
November 10, 2020:
Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Requirements
October 8, 2020:
Update - States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus-10.7.20
October 8, 2020:
Adjusting Paid Leave Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
October 9, 2020:
HHS Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (1)
October 5, 2020:
September 17, 2020:
COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers
September 11, 2020:
IRS Guidance on Premium Tax Credit Eligibility and COVID-19
September 9, 2020:
EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA Sept 2020
September 1, 2020:
DOL Issues FAQs on FFCRA Leave and Return to School
August 27, 2020:
CDC Updates Guidance for Quarantine After An Exposure to COVID-19
August 24, 2020:
IRS FAQs on COVID-19 Leave-sharing
August 17, 2020:
President Trump Signs Executive Orders on Pandemic Relief
August 12, 2020:
Trump Signs Executive Order Permanently Expanding Telehealth Benefits
August 11, 2020:
2021 Benefits Planning and COVID-19
August 7, 2020:
HR Insights - How Social Distancing is Impacting Workplace Culture
August 6, 2020:
New York Court Strikes Down Some FFCRA Leave Regulations
August 4, 2020:
Supporting Employees Caregiving Responsibilities Post-coronavirus
August 3, 2020:
Remote Verification of Form I-9 Documents Extended to Aug. 19
July 30, 2020:
CDC Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Testing Scenarios
July 24, 2020:
States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus-3
July 23, 2020:
DOL Releases Additional Guidance on Coronavirus and Federal Employment Laws-1
July 16, 2020:
5 Ways COVID-19 Is Reshaping HR
July 15, 2020:
Employers Must Report Pay for FFCRA Leave on W-2
July 13. 2020:
Post-coronavirus Return-to-Work Plans and EAPs
July 10, 2020:
NY Order and Guidance Affect Employee Leave for COVID-1
July 9, 2020:
In the Know - Application Deadline for Small Business Loans Extended
July 7, 2020:
Federal Judge Upholds HHS Hospital Transparency Rule
July 6, 2020:
Leveraging Benefits in Post-coronavirus Compensation
July 2, 2020:
DOL Issues Guidance on FFCRA Leave for Summer Camp Closures-1
July 1, 2020:
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn ACA
June 30, 2020:
DOL Releases Employee Tool for FFCRA leave
June 29, 2020:
States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus-6.25.20
June 26, 2020:
Federal Agencies Issue More FAQs on Coronavirus Related Changes for Health Plans
June 25, 2020:
OSHA Guidance for Reopening Nonessential Businesses
June 24, 2020:
EEOC New Updates for Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
June 23, 2020:
Supreme Court Rules Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination Violates Title VII
June 22, 2020:
NEW - EEOC Issues Guidance on Agency-Led Charges and Investigations
June 18, 2020:
States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus-6.10.20
June 17, 2020:
HR Insights - Fostering Inclusivity in a Post-coronavirus Workplace
June 16, 2020:
New EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
June 15, 2020:
June 12, 2020:
OSHA FAQs - Face Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
June 11, 2020:
Post-coronavirus Office Checklist
June 10, 2020:
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2020
June 9, 2020:
HR Insights - Fostering Inclusivity in a Post-coronavirus Workplace
June 8, 2020:
Reference-based Pricing and COVID-19
June 5, 2020:
Congress Passes Bill Amending Paycheck Protection Program
June 3, 2020:
Updating Health Plans for COVID 19 Changes
June 2, 2020:
COVID19 Social MediaToolkit ENGLISH
June 1, 2020:
Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID
May 29, 2020:
Chart - Reopening Workplaces During COVID-19
May 28, 2020:
States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus-5.27.20
May 28, 2020:
Accommodating At-risk Employees Amid COVID-19
May 27, 2020:
In the Know - What to Do After Receiving a PPP Loan
May 26, 2020:
Welcome Back to Work Template - Employee Packet-1
May 22, 2020:
Chronic Conditions and COVID-19 Pandemic
May 21, 2020:
HSA HDHP Limits Increase for 2021
May 20, 2020:
HR Insights - Business Travel After COVID-19
May 19, 2020:
EEOC Delays EEO-1, EEO-3 and EEO-5 Reports Until 2021
May 18, 2020:
New COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Mid-year Election Change Rules
May 15, 2020:
In the Know - PPP Guidance for Employees Refusing to Return to Work
May 14, 2020:
IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs
May 11, 2020:
What the Coronavirus Could Mean for Health Care Costs
May 8, 2020:
EEOC Update Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
May 7, 2020:
Dependent Care Benefits and COVID 19 Outbreak
May 6, 2020:
Wearing Facial Coverings or Masks in the Workplace During COVID-19
May 5, 2020:
COVID-19 Relief Extends Certain Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
May 4, 2020:
Federal Agencies Issue COVID 19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
May 1, 2020:
DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus
April 30, 2020:
NY Sues Trump Administration Over FFCRA Paid Leave Regulations-4
April 29, 2020:
Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 28, 2020:
CDC GUIDANCE FOR DISCONTINUING HOME ISOLATION AND DEALING WITH AN EXPOSURE TO COVID-19
April 27, 2020:
Congress Passes $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package
April 24, 2020:
EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
April 23, 2020:
HRA Eligible Expenses Expanded
April 22, 2020:
Staying Safe While Running Essential Errands During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020:
Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
April 20, 2020:
CDC Guidance for Employees Following a COVID-19 Diagnosis or Exposure
April 17, 2020:
Agency FAQs on Coronavirus Related Changes for Health Plans
April 17, 2020:
IRS Extends Deadline for Forms 5500 Due Before July 1 2020
April 16, 2020:
New York's Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May 15
April 15, 2020:
CARES Act Makes Changes for Retirement Plans
April 14, 2020:
Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes
April 13, 2020:
Unemployment Benefits for Coronavirus under the CARES Act
April 9, 2020:
Treasury Secretary Says More Funding Coming for Small Businesses
April 8, 2020:
April 7, 2020:
DOL Clarifies Exemptions to Coronavirus Paid Leave Laws
April 6, 2020:
The Look-back Measurement Method and COVID-19
April 3, 2020:
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Requires Paid Employee Leave
April 2, 2020:
FAQs on Essential Health Benefit Coverage and Coronavirus
March 31, 2020:
IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Credits for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Paid Leave
March 30, 2020:
In The Know - Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
March 27, 2020:
$2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Signed Into Law