You are probably having COVID-19 (coronavirus) information coming at you from all directions and a variety of sources. From the government, to news outlets, your doctor’s office and even your grocery store, everyone seems to have something to say about this disease. And while you just want to do what’s right for you, your family and your business, it can get confusing—leaving you unsure what turn to take.
That’s why it’s critical to have timely and accurate information from trustworthy, reliable sources.
Avitus Group is here to support you, your employees and your company in any way we possibly can. Your business is OUR business, and we are taking every reasonable measure to make sure we get your payroll processed, questions answered, and needs served today and in the future.
The information bulletins on this page come from the same credible sources we rely on daily in guiding our own business decisions. We are making them available to you for your benefit. We will post new bulletins as soon as we receive them so we can keep the information as current as possible—and we’ll remove outdated bulletins to reduce confusion.
The Internal Revenue Service has issued information about the Employee Retention Credit which is available to many businesses impacted by COVID-19. In its recent release,
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
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, $350 billion has been allocated as part of the CARES Act to help small businesses. Distributed via federally
The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its guidance document on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the latest
Employers are facing unprecedented challenges navigating COVID-19. Over the past several days, ThinkHR has fielded hundreds of questions from HR departments across the country struggling
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, $350 billion has been allocated as part of the CARES Act to help small businesses. Distributed via federally
Healthcare providers are doing a remarkable job caring for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. But how does the Families First Coronavirus Protection Act, or
The FFCRA is a 124-page document, leaving many employers with more questions than answers. How do shelter-in-place and shutdown orders apply? How do you count
The DOL has issued a temporary rule applying to sick leave and expanded FMLA requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Although we
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released new regulations on April 1, 2020, in an attempt to clarify certain provisions in the Families First Coronavirus
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
The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its guidance document on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the latest
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a poster for employers to display within their office, email to employees or place prominently on its website.
The US Department of Labor has released information on the rights of employees under the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act.) This information details the
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is requiring companies with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick or family leave resulting from COVID-19. These
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act expands FMLA coverage for employers with fewer than 500 employees and all public-sector employers due to the
Our friends at ej4 have provided these videos to help all of us do our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Feel free to
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
At Avitus Group, we recently identified office timeclocks as an item frequently used by employees on which coronavirus-transfer might occur. Our solution? Post a reminder
Here you will find a posting to share with your employees in a team safety meeting outlining information on preventing the spread of a communicable disease, identifying
Here is a document providing information on how to prepare and protect your employees and business from concerns associated with COVID-19. The information on this document
Download this sample work from home agreement to assist with employees that will be working from home.
The spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the short-term “age of social distancing” have many businesses considering—or implementing—a work-from-home strategy for many employees. Companies that already
The concept of having employees working remotely isn’t new. One study showed that up to 54% of U.S. workers work remotely at least once a
The FFCRA is a 124-page document, leaving many employers with more questions than answers. How do shelter-in-place and shutdown orders apply? How do you count
Employers required to pay additional wages to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Act, or FFCRA, may be eligible to receive immediate tax credits according
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued guidance relating to DOT-required drug and alcohol testing requirements and compliance. The document clarifies recommended actions
On March 29, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new frequently asked questions and answers relating to the Family First Coronoavirus and Response Act. This
The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its guidance document on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the latest
The U.S. Department of Labor released a preliminary “Questions and Answers” page, attempting to answer some preliminary compliance questions related to the new Families First Coronavirus Response
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