November 2024
A January 20, 2021 memorandum was signed by President Biden requesting that the suspension of student loans extend past 01/31/2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To extend relief during these unprecedented times, The Department of Education (DOE) Office of Federal Student Aid has confirmed the suspension of student loan payments until September 30, 2021. For more details, please refer to the Student Aid site.
When an employee asks for time off, employers must determine whether the employee is eligible for a leave of absence under federal, state, or local law and/or the employer's own policy. Below are various factors to consider when making these determinations.
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The City of Philadelphia issued regulations to clarify the circumstances in which certain employees can take leave under the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance (PHFWO).
In 2019, Florida enacted legislation that requires certain businesses in Florida to provide training on human trafficking and/or post a sign on human trafficking. Many of these requirements took effect on January 1, 2021.
Colorado has issued emergency rules and guidance on the state's new paid leave requirements.