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An Update on the American Rescue Plan Act

The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) includes several key provisions that impact employers. The following is a summary of those provisions, though the changes to the implementation of FFCRA-like paid leave for COVID-19 related reasons are discussed in a separate article by BPJ Associate SarahRead more

Paid Sick and Family Leave in the American Rescue Plan Act

By Sarah Stuart The American Rescue Plan Act, passed in March 2021, offers important changes to the implementation of FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act)-like paid leave for COVID-19 related reasons.  The ARPA enables both public and private sector employers to voluntarily provide paid leave for COVID-19Read more

An Update on the American Rescue Plan Act

By Jennifer Shorb Hagerman The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) includes several key provisions that impact employers.  The following is a summary of those provisions, though the changes to the implementation of FFCRA-like paid leave for COVID-19 related reasons are discussed in a separate articleRead more

CARES Act Updates

BPJ has put together summaries of recent Federal guidance on the CARES and FFCRA Acts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our newsletter page for articles. CARES Act Updates Newsletter The attorneys of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC are available to assist you in the interpretationRead more

Coronavirus Update: Federal CARES Act

After a tense week of difficult negotiations, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is the third piece of federal legislation aimed at addressing the economic issuesRead more

2021 Legal Conference Includes BPJ Attorney

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-Memphis) hosts the 2021 Legal Day Conference on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. BPJ attorney Lisa Krupicka presents a session that HR professionals want to know about, "Upcoming HR Worries—New Policies in the Biden Administration." If you'd like to learn more or register forRead more