Hey Compliance Warriors! The Internal Revenue Service on April 30 issued guidance that states that employers who received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will not be eligible for tax deductions on expenses if payment of those expenses funded by the loan results in the loan being forgiven. Read on…
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
Hey Compliance Warriors! Unemployment Compensation audits are about to be a top-level issue for HR and payroll professionals. Are you ready? Do you know what you need to do to get ready for challenges to UI charges and complaints? Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! USCIS released a revised M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9, with expanded information on properly completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Revisions include updates based on the recent Form I-9 release, as well as policy changes and clarifications. We will be doing a detailed webinar on May 8th. More information to come. […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, payroll law
Common errors to avoid when filing for advance payment of employer credits
Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals – can also help avoid errors. Mistakes can […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Texas Appellate Court Shows Non-Competes Are Still Alive and Well in Texas
Courts have frequently held that a no-solicitation agreement is unreasonable to the extent it prohibits a former sales employee from soliciting customers the employee did not serve for the employer. In Gehrke v. Merritt Hawkins and Associates, LLC, however, the court of appeals held that a trial court should have allowed a broader restriction barring […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Rapidly changing rules and regulations for the Coronavirus pandemic are leading to new guidance daily. Here are some new IRS notices. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the EEOC updated its ADA and EEO FAQs. Wow! That is a lot of alphabet soup! Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! California COVID-19 related laws are changing and being “added-on” daily. Check out some of the latest information. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) today announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 17-20, which provides further guidance to states as they implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program. Read on…