Category Archives: COVID-19

Expanded unemployment benefits, President Trump, LWA creation, U.S. Department of Labor
Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program Extends Federal Unemployment Benefit

President Trump announced the creation of the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program on August 8,

14
Aug
U.S. White House, President Trump, payroll tax suspension, executive memorandum
Payroll Taxes Suspended Under Executive Order

On Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive memorandum deferring certain Social Security

14
Aug
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Revised Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, has

18
Jun
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Monday, June 15, 2020 that it has reopened

18
Jun
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Now Law

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the  U.S. Senate unanimously passed HR 7010, the Paycheck Protection

05
Jun
SBA Equal Opportunity Poster – Form 722

Based on recent SBA guidelines, businesses receiving SBA financial assistance are required to post the

05
Jun
Business Insurance COVID-19
4 Tips for Pursuing Insurance Claims for Losses from COVID-19

In the May issue of Anderson Kill’s Policyholder Advisor, Finley Harckham shared four tips for

01
Jun
PPP Loan Forgiveness
New PPP Loan Forgiveness Final Rules Issued

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Treasury has released two interim final rules,

01
Jun
I-9 and E-Verify Program Compliance

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued temporary relaxation of certain employment requirements during the

27
May
OSHA Releases Revised Guidance for COVID-19 Reporting

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released

21
May
DOL Issues Work Sharing Program Guidance

The Department of Labor has issued new guidance to states on the Short-Time Compensation (STC)

21
May
APPLICATION FOR PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

The Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application on

18
May
FAQ’s About the Paycheck Protection Loan Program – SBA Updates

U.S. Treasury has announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers with less than $2 million

15
May
cattle ranch, ag business, EIDL
EIDL Loan Applications Now Accepted for Ag-Related Businesses Only

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced this week that the EIDL program is accepting applications

07
May
Paycheck Protection Program tax deduction expenses
Tax Deductions of Expenses Paid by PPP Forgiven Loan Proceeds

On April 30, 2020 the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Notice 2020-32 which covers guidance

07
May
EEOC Provides Updated Guidance on Return-to-Work Issues

On May 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, updated its guidance

07
May
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Work Issues

Leaders and government agencies throughout the U.S. have announced plans to reduce stay-at-home restrictions and

04
May
Screenshot of video chat of stay at home friends, during isolation in time of COVID-19
Living a Full Life During COVID-19

COVID-19 has been a learning experience for almost everyone. Increased anxiety, 24-hour news coverage, working

28
Apr
Keeping Kids Active and Healthy at Home

Just like many parents are working from home, kids are adjusting to new normals as

28
Apr
Young woman sitting inside her home, close to the window looking out. She is practicing social distancing due to pandemic of COVID-19 and stay at home order.
Tips for Coping With Social Distancing “Cabin Fever”

Self-quarantine or sheltering-in-place can take its toll as we are separated from friends, family, and

28
Apr

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