Category: COVID-19

President Trump announced the creation of the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program on August 8, extending the increased unemployment benefit amount for American workers. The CARES Act had previously created...

Based on recent SBA guidelines, businesses receiving SBA financial assistance are required to post the SBA Form 722 Equal Opportunity Poster. This poster must be clearly visible to employees, applicants...

COVID-19 has been a learning experience for almost everyone. Increased anxiety, 24-hour news coverage, working and schooling from home…it seems overwhelming. But you can live a healthy and productive life...

Self-quarantine or sheltering-in-place can take its toll as we are separated from friends, family, and co-workers. In fact, a bit of “cabin fever” can set in.  Fortunately, there are things...

State and local jurisdictions throughout the United States have made the decision to expand guidelines under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) to provide additional coverage for employees taking...

California Insurance Commissioner Ricard Lara has issued an order to insurers to send premium refunds for the months of March and April to California policyholders impacted by COVID-19. This order...

Because the Paycheck Protection Program can only be used for payroll costs–and loan forgiveness is tied to how the funds are used–many business owners have questions about precisely how to...

The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship has released The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act. This guide provides information and links for the Paycheck Protection...

President Donald J. Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, expanding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid sick leave for certain US workers. The bill becomes effective...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published printable communication resources available to businesses and individuals alike relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus.)  These include tips for reducing the spread...