Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Act (PPPFA)
Background of the Initial PPP The US Treasury states that the Paycheck Protection Program was created to provide small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds could also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. It’s also noted by the US Treasury that the […]
Wage and Hour Division Issues New Opinion Letters
The following information is cited by The U.S. Department of Labor: The U.S. Department of Labor announced four new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The (FSLA) is a federal law that establishes rules regarding employees rights such as minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and other work-related issues in […]
Why Did PEO Clients Rise Above Others During COVID-19?
The 2020 pandemic has changed the way America runs and operates (perhaps forever). Due to the unprecedented economical impact caused by COVID-19, small businesses were especially hit hard. As we near the end of the year, some have remained in survival mode. Although, new studies show that small businesses that are partnered with a PEO […]
How COVID-19 Will Impact 2021: Employer Help
It’s to no surprise the impacts of COVID-19 will carry into 2021 (and even the years following). Employers need to be prepared for significant workplace changes and procedures as we near the end of 2020. For example, an increase in demand for delayed procedures and continuing care related to COVID-19 is likely to drive health […]
DOL Releases Updated Guidance on FFCRA Paid Leave Expiration
The following information is provided by the DOL: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. DOL (Department of Labor) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released updated guidance that “provides information to workers and employers about protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave […]
FFCRA Paid Leave Extended Through September 30, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the Rescue Plan) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and contains several provisions regarding paid leave for employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) originally enacted a year ago. Below are the key points employers need to know: Extending FFCRA leave to employees is optional – employers […]
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People
Per the CDC: As of April 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent studies evaluating the real-world effects of vaccination, CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. A person is considered […]
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
Per the IRS WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. “This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to […]
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The following statement is attributed to Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and FDA are […]
What the Lockdown Taught Us About Mental Health: 1 Year Later
It’s safe to say that the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that followed took a toll on all of us. Isolation, childcare, job loss, financial security, grief from losing a loved one, adapting to a new world, and many other challenges undoubtedly affected the mental health of millions of people around the world. Yet […]
