Category Archives: COVID-19

Small Business Administration: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes

On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule

27
Apr
State & Local Paid Sick Leave Law Developments

State and local jurisdictions throughout the United States have made the decision to expand guidelines

24
Apr
Manage PPP Funds for Maximum Loan Forgiveness

Were you one of the business owners who were awarded part of the $350 billion

24
Apr
DOL Guidance on Paid Sick Leave

The Department of Labor (DOL)  issued additional guidance for paid sick leave provision compliance on

22
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
FORM: 2302 – Deferral of Social Security Tax Payments

Small business owners with a pending Payroll Protection Plan loan deposit are eligible to defer

17
Apr
Form: Request for Emergency Sick Leave

Employees requesting emergency sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) must complete

17
Apr
Form: Expanded FMLA Request

Employees requesting FLMA leave related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) must complete

17
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
Clarifying CARES Act Financing & Tax Relief – NAPEO

The CARES Act includes options for employers to continue paying their employees; however, choosing the

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
Employer FAQ’s: Paycheck Protection Loans

The Small Business Administration has issued additional rules and FAQs about Paycheck Protection Program, some

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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