Many employers are understandably preoccupied, putting out COVID-19-related fires and dealing with other workforce and operational concerns. But it’s important for employers not to let other regulatory matters fall by the wayside, such as their legal obligations related to …
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted on March 18, 2020, and amended Title I of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 to assist workers through the COVID-19 crisis. The FFCRA established both the Emergency Paid …
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In 2019, describing something as predictable might have been an insult. In 2020, though—what wouldn’t we give for a little more predictability? From state health departments to your local school district, COVID guidelines are constantly changing. No one knows …
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The water cooler’s empty now; it’s too much of a contamination risk to keep it filled. No one wants to linger over birthday cake in the office kitchen anymore. And any hope of a company in-person retreat is so …
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For months, small business owners have relied on their Paycheck Protection Program loans to keep the lights on and their employees paid. They have been counting on the fact that those loans will eventually be forgiven. Now that the …
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Reopening offices in the era of COVID-19 is fraught for employers. The world has changed since the last time things felt normal in your workplace. Lots will be different when you bring your team back together, including your company culture.
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New elements of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act passed on 6/5/2020 reflected in new application On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which introduced significant changes to the duration of the ‘covered …
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Water cooler bonding is out; Zoom happy hours are in. The transition to a remote workplace was a massive challenge for many businesses in the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. Understandably, nurturing company culture was probably not top of …
VIEW POSTThe Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application is now available on the SBA website. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans. SBA will also soon issue regulations and guidance to further …
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the COVID-19 Command Center developed new Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards in consultation with the Reopening Advisory Board. These new standards will apply universally to all workplaces that are open in Phase …
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