COVID-19 Archives - Avitus Group

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

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

The Essential Return to Work Safety Checklist

As federal and state authorities begin to open sectors of the economy, employers and employees

09
Jun

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

DOL Issues Work Sharing Program Guidance

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

21
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

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

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

State & Local Paid Sick Leave Law Developments

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

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: Request for Emergency Sick Leave

Employees requesting emergency sick leave under 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

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