In terms of basic structure, the public unemployment insurance (UI) programs we have in place today are not that different from the programs initially established under the Social Security Act of 1935. The labor market and the need for …
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Automating business processes is the name of the game for companies looking to improve productivity, efficiency, and even their employees’ happiness. According to a research study by DJS Research & Unit4, administrative and repetitive tasks account for around 69 …
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It’s hard to fathom today, but, when the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) first became law in 1938, the federal minimum wage was $0.25 an hour. We’ve certainly seen many amendments over the years, but the last increase, which …
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Major shifts in both life and work since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis have many employees struggling to adjust to the new “normal.” It’s no wonder employees are feeling the effects of “pandemic fatigue” and “pandemic burn-out” in …
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On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill was approved by the House (220-211) on March 10th, following the approval in the Senate (50-49) …
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Offering paid family and medical leave or sick leave can support employers’ efforts to attract and retain top talent and key employees. These benefits assure your employees that balancing their work with their family lives and medical needs won’t …
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With constantly changing information on COVID-19 vaccines, you may be feeling lost on how to approach vaccinations in your workplace. Currently, the Pfizer and Modera COVID-19 Vaccines, recently joined by the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine, are approved for use under …
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The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was originally established by the CARES Act to help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The ERTC is a refundable tax credit applying to the 6.2% employer portion of employee Social Security payroll tax, …
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule on the Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule is part of the DOL’s continued efforts to help employers make the status distinction: employee …
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The phased reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began on January 11th with limited access. For the initial phase of the program’s reopening, the SBA has only accepted loan applications from participating community financial institutions (CFIs). On Friday …
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