When planning your COVID-19 response, don't forget to document

When you're dealing with a crisis including supply chain issues, closures, and layoffs, it's easy to forget what documentation will be needed to help your business recover once the emergency is over. Federal legislation including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act makes certain funds available to offset the cost of paid employee leave and for general business recovery, but proper documentation is essential.

Iowa Workforce Development

Employers are aware that under the Iowa Workforce Development COVID-19 plan, their job service accounts will not be charged for unemployment benefits paid because of a COVID-19 job loss. They should keep all notices of filed claims, however, and check them carefully against job service statements to ensure their accounts aren't charged by accident.

Documentation for EFMLEA or sick leave

For leave under the FFCRA, including Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) or sick leave, employers must get appropriate proof of the need for leave from employees to use tax credits or reimbursements. The proof includes: