COVID resources for employers Archives

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

SBA Equal Opportunity Poster – Form 722

Based on recent SBA guidelines, businesses receiving SBA financial assistance are required to post the

05
Jun

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

FAQ’s About the Paycheck Protection Loan Program – SBA Updates

U.S. Treasury has announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers with less than $2 million

15
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

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

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

Unemployment Provisions of the CARES Act

The U.S. Department of Labor, or DOL, has issued information designed to help employers and

08
Apr

The Next COVID-19 Challenge for Union & Non-Union Employers

Business are facing new challenges every day in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of

08
Apr

Cloth Face Masks at Work

The Centers for Disease Control, as well as many healthcare and government organizations, recently recommended

08
Apr

Updated Workplace FAQ’s for Healthcare Providers (FFCRA)

Healthcare providers are doing a remarkable job caring for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

06
Apr