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May 8, 2020

Can We Currently Accept Expired Documents for the I-9?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning […]
May 11, 2020

What should I do if my employee discloses that their family member or roommate has COVID-19?

Employees who share a household with someone who is infected should self-quarantine for 14 days after their last exposure per the Centers for Disease Control and […]
May 13, 2020

IRS Expands Flex Plan Options for Mid-Year Changes

On May 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two notices providing relief for 2020 cafeteria plans and related benefit issues in light of the […]
May 14, 2020

Given COVID-19, if an employee is out of the office due to sickness, can we ask them about their symptoms?

Yes, but there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. In most circumstances, employers shouldn’t ask about an employee’s symptoms, […]