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To recap, in 2020, employers with fewer than 500 employees were required to provide FFCRA paid leave to employees covered by the Act for qualifying reasons from April 1 through December 31, 2020.  Effective January 1, 2021, these paid leaves became optional for covered employers. If employers elected to participate past January 1st, they would qualify for tax credits through 3/31/2021 for qualifying paid leaves to employees.  The American Rescue Act Plan of 2021 extended and expanded the FFCRA, however it remains optional for covered employers with fewer than 500 employees.  For employers that opt in, the FFCRA expiration deadline is now September 30,
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSH Act”) requires covered employers to meet several reporting requirements to prove compliance. From Feb 1 – April 30, covered employers should post OSHA Form 300A (Summary log) for injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2020.  Covered employers should also prepare to electronically submit Form 300A summary data to OSHA by March 2.  There are two exemptions to OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements: 1) Companies with 10 or fewer employees.  These companies must keep injury and illness records only if OSHA specifically requires them to do so. 2) Establishments classified in certain low-hazard industries. For example, all industries in agriculture, construction, manufacturing,
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Anita Nygaard was recently interviewed by Michelle Beauchamp of The Champ Group where they discussed how companies rely on HR consultants to help them navigate employment laws, onboarding and off-boarding employees, and managing employee benefits.
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Anita Nygaard and Michelle Beauchamp of The Champ Group discuss the experience CorHR brings to clients in developing a strong Human Resources department and attractive place of employment. 
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CorHR’s Anita Nygaard was recently interviewed by Michelle Beauchamp of The Champ Group where they discuss the importance of a professional HR expert in preventing liability issues for a company. 
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Anita Nygaard was recently featured as part of the June 24th Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn panel discussion with Shawn Larsen of Larsen Naddour,  LLP and Steve Smith of GrowthSource Coaching. The panel discussion covered issues relating to HR, employment and remote work as businesses start opening up after the COVID-19 pandemic, click here to watch the panel event.
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Anita Nygaard, President of CorHR was featured in a recent UCI Executive MBA program panel that discussed best practices for handling sensitive or difficult employee performance issues with clarity and humanity, and also forecasted trends for work post-COVID-19 recovery.
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CorHR President, Anita Nygaard was featured in the second installment of Business Rising Advisors, a business advisory video series designed to help business leaders overcome and rebuild their businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stabilizing Your Business During COVID-19. During this time of uncertainty and stay at home orders, many businesses are facing unprecedented challenges such as not being able to operate or operating in a very limited capacity. CorHR President, Anita Nygaard joined Saji Gunawardane of US Business Counsel, Marie DiSante, of Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, Phillip Wilson of Marcum LLP, and Barry Weber of Assured SPC to discuss these challenges and what business owners can do to stabilize their business.
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