The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published new forms and guidance to address the new COBRA subsidy provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

More and more jurisdictions are passing laws requiring employers to provide paid leave to employees, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend. When new laws are enacted, employers often have questions about the impact on their existing policies. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions on paid sick leave, vacation, and paid time off.

We’re excited to announce that ADP TotalSource and ADP Compliance Solutions have partnered to offer Employment Verification services through Equifax and other verification partners.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidance to help employers and employees identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations. The final rule was scheduled to take effect March 1, 2021, but the DOL has since pushed back the effective date to April 30, 2021.

Your company's culture—the shared values and beliefs that are reflected through policies, practices, and interactions—can be critical to attracting, motivating, and retaining employees. This can be especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic and when facing other challenges. Here are seven key areas where you can help foster a positive culture at your company.

Say goodbye to the days of searching emails for your Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Generated Certificates of Insurance are now available for download from within ADP TotalSource.

On Thursday, March 11^th, President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law. Amongst broader COVID-19 and Economic relief, ARPA provides for a 100 percent federally-financed subsidy of COBRA insurance premiums that is available to certain eligible individuals during the period beginning on April 1, 2021 and ending on September 30, 2021.   

Over the years, employees have filed complaints alleging their employers violated existing nondiscrimination laws by prohibiting them from wearing certain hairstyles. Courts have generally been split on whether restricting certain hairstyles violates laws prohibiting racial discrimination. In response to these cases, several jurisdictions have passed laws that expressly prohibit hairstyle discrimination. Below is a list of locations where these laws have been enacted along with guidelines for workplace grooming and appearance standards.