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American Rescue Plan Act Employment-related Provisions

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. The law generally provides financial relief for individuals, state and local governments, schools, businesses and for other purposes.

In addition, the law contains the following measures of special interest to employers and their employees:

A subsidy for COBRA premiums, funded through employer tax credits
Extension of employer tax credits for FFCRA employee leave voluntarily provided through Sept. 30, 2021
Expansion of employee earnings eligible for the FFCRA tax credit
Inclusion of testing and immunization as reasons for FFCRA leave
Extension of $300 increase in weekly unemployment benefits
Extension of weekly unemployment benefits for workers who otherwise wouldn’t qualify for these benefits
Expansion of subsidy for ACA premiums
Increase in DCAP contribution limits
Extension and expansion of the employee retention tax credit

Employers should review the ARPA’s provisions to identify any requirements and opportunities that apply to them. Employers should also watch for official guidance on the implementation of the law.

The Current State of Consumer Driven Health Plans

Health care consumerism has always been about empowering individuals to select more cost-effective, appropriate care. This thesis is the backbone of consumer driven health plans (CDHPs), which aim to make employees active participants in their health care.

A CDHP is simply the combination of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) and a health care account. Since HDHPs have low premiums but high deductibles (i.e., employees must cover a significant portion of incurred health costs), health care accounts are often used to offset these expenses.

CDHPs can be an excellent way for employers to control health care spending, too. In fact, CDHPs are often more effective than traditional health plans at reducing total medical costs. For example, short-term cost savings increased by 20% for employers during their first year of switching to a CDHP, according to a Cigna report. That’s because CDHPs share much of their costs with employees, rather than relying primarily on the employer. Even employers that contribute to employee health accounts can choose how much to do so, providing even more spending control.

Beyond monetary advantages, CDHPs also help improve employee satisfaction with their health coverage. Reach out today to learn more about how CDHPs can benefit your organization.

If you work with us, you can expect us to:

Challenge assumptions and the status quo
Push your Human Resources Function to move beyond where you are today
Identify the challenges of your Human Resources Function and look for new solutions that will drive opportunities
Educate as we go, leaving your team more capable and more independent

4 Virtual Recruitment Strategies

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many recruiting budgets have been slashed, and employers are struggling to find talent. However, virtual recruitment can help HR teams address talent shortages.

Virtual recruitment is the process of pursuing, vetting and hiring candidates electronically. Here are four strategies:

1. Host Virtual Career Fairs
Hosting a virtual career fair allows interested parties to learn more about a company—much like in-person career fairs. Topics typically include a discussion of career opportunities and help inform potential recruits about the workplace.

2. Strengthen Your Online Presence
Any organization looking to recruit virtually must have a strong online presence. This includes maintaining multiple social media profiles, posting content regularly and interacting with followers. Having an attractive social media presence will help encourage candidates to follow and like the content the company posts. In turn, this provides a steady stream of passive recruiting leads.

3. Broaden Your Search
Some employers are allowing workers to remain remote indefinitely. If a position has no in-person work requirements, employers can consider expanding talent searches to a more geographically distant candidate pool.

4. Invest in Quality Audiovisual Equipment
Appearance matters in interviews to all parties involved, and this equally applies to virtual interviews. When speaking to candidates virtually, using a quality camera and microphone will say a lot about an organization’s investment in employees.

Employer Takeaway
Virtual recruiting takes investment, but it can be well worth the effort when done correctly. Contact us today to learn more.

Sick Workers Should Stay Home

When sick employees come to work, they can potentially spread their illness throughout the office. Learn why sick workers should stay home, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, give us a call today to learn tips for sick employees.

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