Hawaii Employers Council continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and provide employers with resources to assist with their response to the novel issues raised. These resources are listed on HEC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage. Be sure to check out HEC’s Feature of the Month article, which highlights various new resources created by HEC as well as upcoming webinars. Here are some new developments.
- The Hawaii DLIR has created a new page for COVID-19 Labor FAQs, which includes:
- New from the U.S. Department of Labor:
- Updated Questions & Answers
- Temporary Rule on Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Webinar: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (webinar slides are available here)
- The Wage and Hour Division is soliciting feedback on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). Anyone can participate online at https://ffcra.ideascale.com through April 10.
- Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak
- The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19. For more information, visit the IRS website: FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act.
- The FBI released a public service announcement: Cyber Actors Take Advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to Exploit Increased Use of Virtual Environments
HEC members who have questions may call us at (808) 836-1511 (Oahu) or 1-800-392-3589 (Neighbor Island).