Category Archives: General Information

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

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
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
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
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
Keep marketing in pandemic, down markets
Keep Your Marketing in High Gear, Even in a Down Market

A recent AdAge article evaluated what post-9/11 marketing efforts could teach both marketers and business

20
Apr
California Insurers Must Issue Premium Refunds

California Insurance Commissioner Ricard Lara has issued an order to insurers to send premium refunds

17
Apr
Workers’ Compensation Legislation by State Related to COVID-19

NCCI, the National Council on Compensation Insurance, released its Legislative and Regulatory Activity Chart related

16
Apr
Data Security Considerations During COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has encouraged–or in some cases, forced–business owners to allow employees to work

16
Apr
EEOC Issues COVID-19 Guidance to Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOS) has revised its guidance to employers on COVID-19 and

15
Apr
Updated Information on FFCRA Regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued definitive regulatory guidance for employers relating to the

14
Apr
OSHA Issues Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Recording

According to guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers must report any

14
Apr
Tax-Related Questions from Business Owners About COVID-19 Assistance

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Avitus Group conducted an online webinar for business owners featuring

10
Apr
HR-Related Questions from Business Owners About COVID-19 Assistance

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Avitus Group conducted an online webinar for business owners featuring

10
Apr

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