American Rescue Plan

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Becomes Law: What Does it Mean for FFCRA?

March 19, 2021

Last week, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The new law provides national aid in a range of forms, including money for vaccination programs, school funding, loans and grants for small businesses, and the enhancement of multiple tax credits intended to reduce … Continued

American Rescue Plan Aims to Resuscitate FFCRA Emergency Paid Leave Mandate

January 27, 2021

By Sarah Wisor, Sr. Compliance Counsel

President Biden has unveiled his proposed framework for additional federal COVID-19 relief legislation, named the “American Rescue Plan.” The American Rescue Plan touches many topics including but not limited to a national COVID-19 vaccination effort, another round of direct stimulus payments, federal workplace safety and health standards, and extension of certain unemployment benefits. Most significantly … Continued

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