1. Extended and expanded the COBRA subsidy program enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This expands the COBRA premium subsidy period to employees who were/or are involuntarily terminated on or before 2/28/10. Employers who have affected employees will pay the 65% subsidy for employees COBRA payments and employees will only need to pay 35% of their COBRA coverage. The COBRA premium subsidy is extended from 9 months to 15 months and employers must notify the affected terminated employees.

2. Extended unemployment benefits through July 31, 2010. For example, an individual who runs out of all their unemployment benefits on or before 2/20/2010 may be eligible for an extension of an additional 14-20 weeks of benefits. All affected employees are encouraged to contact your state’s unemployment office to understand their detailed unemployment benefits. Each state, depending on their unemployment rates will have different weekly extentions.

Call 817-343-0066 for a free telephone consultation to discuss Human Resources at your company.

If your employees do not speak English, you may be required to post in their language.

1. Consolidated EEO poster that covers Title VII, ADEA, ADAA, EPA and Veterans. The poster is called “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law”.

2. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) notice.

3. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers minimum wage, overtime, and child labor laws. (New minimum wage changed 7/24/09 to $7.25).

4. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notice only effecting employers with over 50 employees. This notice should also reflect new military and family leaves.

5. Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) notice. The post is called “Your Rights Under USERRA”.

6. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) notice. The poster is called “Job Safety and Health–It’s the Law”

7. Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act notice if you have farm laborers. The poster is called “Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Act”.

8. Stimulus Fund Abuse Whistleblower Protection notice for all federal employers who received money under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

9. Notice to worker with Disabilities paid at special minimum wage if applies to your company.

10. All your State Mandatory Posters as well.

Additionally, federal contractors and subcontractors also have a list of mandatory posting notices. Contact Di Ann for contractor requirements.

At DAS HR Consulting we conduct on-site audits to ensure our clients comply with all federal and state laws.

Call 817-343-0066 for a free telephone consultation to discuss Human Resources at your company.

This means individuals who have been involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 will be eligible for the COBRA premium assistance, along with their family. This takes effect March 1st.

Call 817-343-0066 for a free telephone consultation to discuss Human Resources at your company.