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OSHA Vaccination & Testing Mandate for Larger Employers
On November 4, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) published the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are fully vaccinated or tested for COVID-19
Vaccination Guidance for Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
In this ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, the prospect of employee vaccinations creates many questions and compliance concerns for employers. These concerns include whether, and to what extent, employers can and should require vaccinations for employees. While
COVID-Related Tax Relief Act Summary
(As of December 22, 2020) Congress passed the $900 Billion COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (“COVIDTRA” or “the Act”) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, on December 21, 2020. As of
Update Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
(as of December 22, 2020) On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (“COVIDTRA”).
Executive Order on Deferring Payroll Taxes – Frequently Asked Questions
On August 8, 2020, the President issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to use his authority to defer withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations (the “Executive Order”). On
DOL Provides Guidance on When the FFCRA Covers Summer Camp, Summer Program Closures
On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance on when an employee may take leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for their child based on a
Major Changes to Loan Forgiveness Rules Under the Paycheck Protection Program
As of June 4, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
Update Regarding Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program
We previously prepared a detailed Frequently Asked Questions blog (as of May 18, 2020), relating to issues arising out of PPP Loan Applications (the “May 18 FAQ”). This May 26, 2020 update is a supplement to the previous FAQ.
Paycheck Protection Program: SBA Imposes New Eligibility Requirement with Retroactive Effect
As of April 29, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
As of April 2, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and