W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Tax Deferrals

January 14, 2021 by Eric Lowell
Category: Accounting , Leave Policies , COVID-19

This blog reviews how to properly report Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave wages and Social Security tax deferrals on Form W-2.

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Washington State’s New Re-Opening Plan

January 13, 2021 by Jill Dvorkin
Category: Open Public Meetings Act , Operating Policies , COVID-19

This blog provides an overview of the state's Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery plan and how it may impact local governments, including their ability to conduct in-person public meetings. 

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Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports

January 11, 2021 by Eric Holdeman
Category: COVID-19

This blog looks at the role of the after-action response in disaster planning and offers shared after-action insights local governments are finding in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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What’s New with Form 1099?

January 7, 2021 by Eric Lowell
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This blog discusses new changes to Form 1099 and Form 1096.

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The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter-Demonstrations

January 6, 2021 by Oskar Rey
Category: Public Participation , Legislative Body

This blog explores the right to assemble in connection with protests and gatherings in outdoor public places and provides thoughts on how local governments can respond to situations that may arise.

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COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Local Government Workplace

January 4, 2021 by Flannary Collins
Category: Personnel Policies , COVID-19

This blog post looks at the main issues local governments should consider in establishing a COVID-19 vaccination program. 

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