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New York’s COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Law

… dose vaccine to four hours for each vaccination administration. The law is clear on several requirements about the COVID vaccination leave. The new law applies to all employers, regardless of size, with New York employees. The amendment requires employers to offer leave to any employed individuals without exception. If an employee alerts their employer that they need time off to get vaccinated, the employer must: Provide the paid leave in addition to any other leave required by law; Offer leave to the requesting employee regardless of any other similar leave policy; and Compensate employees at their regular rate of pay …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/new-yorks-covid-19-vaccination-leave-law/

Return-to-Office Planning for the Next Phase of the Pandemic

The Biden administration recently announced a target for states to open vaccine access to all people by May 1. Many states have already met this target while others have set their sights on dates before the May 1 deadline – prompting many organizations to start planning their return-to-office (RTO) strategies now. Vaccines prove to be more effective than originally expected, with evidence-based research of their efficacy, and employees are starting to show signs of remote work fatigue and isolation. Viewpoints from Craig Schmidt Vaccine Update In a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, the mRNA …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/return-to-office-planning-for-the-next-phase-of-the-pandemic/

Expanded California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law

… California with greater than 25 employees. Previously SPSL only applied to Employers with greater than 500 employees. Paid leave is available to workers unable to work or telework for an employer due to any reasons that qualify the employee for SPSL. The qualifying reasons for SPSL are when the covered employee is: Subject to a quarantine or isolation period related to COVID-19 as defined by an order or guidelines of the State Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or a local health officer who has jurisdiction over the workplace. If the covered employee is …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/expanded-california-covid-19-supplemental-paid-sick-leave-law/

Think You Don’t Qualify for the Employee Retention Tax Credit? Think Again!

… include recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This webinar covered: Criteria for eligibility of the ERC How the ERC applies to schools How to calculate qualified wages How to claim the credit Strategies for maximizing the benefits of ERC and PPP PLAY RECORDING Our Guest Speakers Aprio is an award-winning, top-rated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and advisory services firm, with clients in all 50 US States and 50+ Countries. Justin Elanjian Partner-in-Charge, PPP & ERC Services | Aprio Craig Fisher ERC Team Leader | Aprio ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Webinar Key Takeaways Employee Retention Credit Information APRIO ERC Services Page

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New Data on the Opioid Addiction Crisis

In August of last year, I wrote about the impact this new COVID-19 world would have on those struggling with drug addiction. With social distancing restrictions and shutdowns of many mental health and substance abuse programs, it was likely to expect that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would see an influx of drug-related deaths for the year 2020. In December 2020, the CDC released preliminary data and the findings are dismal. With data ending in May 2020, they reported over 81,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. – the highest number of overdose deaths ever …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/new-data-on-the-opioid-addiction-crisis/

Webinar Recording Now Available: Breaking Down the Employee Retention Credit

… was expanded to include recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This webinar covered: Criteria for eligibility of the ERC How the ERC applies to schools How to calculate qualified wages How to claim the credit Strategies for maximizing the benefits of ERC and PPP PLAY RECORDING Our Guest Speakers Aprio is an award-winning, top-rated CPA and advisory services firm, with clients in all 50 US States and 50+ Countries. Justin Elanjian Partner-in-Charge, PPP & ERC Services | Aprio Craig Fisher ERC Team Leader | Aprio ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Webinar Key Takeaways Employee Retention Credit Information APRIO ERC Services Page

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/breaking-down-the-employee-retention-credit/

Why You Need a Specialist to Control Pharmacy Spend

As pharmacy costs continue to escalate, payors are introducing new strategies to combat spiraling costs while balancing appropriate access. But costs continue to be shrouded in mystery with jockeying between the various intermediaries for a share of the profits. The rebate game has garnered focus as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) maximize rebate compensation (contributing to pharmacy cost inflation) while attempting to have tight reins on net costs. As drug costs go up, so do the rebates – increasing profits to the intermediaries in the transaction. The latest issue of Benefits Pro magazine highlights new versions of these maneuvers. Viewpoints from Craig …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/you-need-a-specialist-to-control-pharmacy-spend/

Latest Stimulus Bill Means Major Changes to COBRA Continuation and Benefits

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). ARPA is the latest COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and it includes several benefits-related provisions, which are discussed in more detail below. ARPA became effective on March 11, 2021. Before a bill like ARPA becomes law, it must pass in Congress (both the Senate and House of Representatives), then be signed by the President. The Senate passed ARPA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The U.S. House of Representatives spent four days debating the bill and passed a final version that Congress sent to …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/latest-stimulus-bill-means-major-changes-to-cobra-continuation-and-benefits/