Fall Back into Your Work

 

FEDERAL APPEALS COURT BLOCKS OSHA’S MANDATE-OR-TEST EMERGENCY VACCINE RULE: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS?

BY Fisher Phillips Insights 11.07.21

 

IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Contribution, Benefit Limits

BY: Jyme Mariani, Esq., American Payroll | 11/08/21

The IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, as well as other items, for tax year 2022 [Notice 2021-61, 11-4-21].

IRC §415, which provides for dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, requires that the IRS annually adjust these limits for cost-of-living changes. The IRC also requires various other amounts to be adjusted at the same time and in the same manner as these dollar limits.

The limitation on the exclusion for elective deferrals under §402(g)(1) (e.g., §401(k) and §403(b) plans) increases to $20,500 (from $19,500).

                                                                                                                   

Did you know?

 

When Does a COVID-19 Vaccine Accommodation Cause an Undue Hardship?

By Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP | 11.09.2021

Employers that require workers to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus should have robust policies and procedures in place to handle medical and religious objections. They should also know how to identify when an accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the business.

Under federal and state anti-discrimination laws, employers must explore reasonable accommodations for workers who object to receiving a COVID-19 vaccination based on medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.n

 

Employers may offer alternative accommodations or reject a job modification that would cause undue hardship for the business. However, they should note that the “undue hardship” evaluation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which covers disability accommodations, is different from the one under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which covers religious accommodations.

Many employers are used to evaluating requests under the undue-hardship standard for disability accommodations, which is much more stringent than the “de minimis” standard for religious accommodation requests, explained Joseph Kroeger, an attorney with Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix.

For the original article, click here.

 

Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (about 10 noodles)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus thinly sliced leaves for topping
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for sprinkling, optional)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• Ricotta cheese, for topping

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain; drizzle with olive oil and toss.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage, garlic and oregano and cook, stirring and breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and 1 cup water; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in the noodles, basil, parmesan and heavy cream; simmer 2 more minutes.
4. Divide the soup among bowls. Top with ricotta and sliced basil.

Click here for the full recipe link.