Hey Compliance Warriors! New York is another in a line of states requiring face coverings being worn by essential business employees. Below you’ll see the guidance issued and plenty of questions answered. Read on… Article Via: fisherphillips.com “Governor Cuomo recently issued an Executive Order directing essential businesses to provide face coverings to their employees when […]
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 […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, payroll law
Covid-Caused Furloughs, Layoffs, Pay Reductions. What Should Employers Do?
Hey Compliance Warriors! The debate on what to do with our employees has been going on for quite a while now, and it can be a difficult decision to make. To that end, this article makes some very helpful points that employers need to consider when thinking about laying people off, etc. Read on… Article […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law, taxes
Employers Are Overlooking The CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
Hey Compliance Warriors! A benefit to the CARES act has been overlooked by employers quite a bit. The ability to receive a tax credit for retaining your current employees. What goes into receiving this credit and how beneficial is it really? Read on… Article Via: velaw.com “Employers faced with difficult decisions about whether to lay […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources, Just in Case, Washington State
New Guidance For Seattle Area Businesses Issued By CDC
Hey Compliance Warriors! Rapidly changing rules and regulations for the Coronavuris pandemic are leading to new guidance daily. This, in particular, is for businesses around Seattle. Being a major coastal metropolis, additional screening is highly recommended. Read on… Article Via: dwt.com “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) today issued new guidance for businesses in King, […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources
Employers Still Concerned About CARES Act Despite DOL Guidance
Hey Compliance Warriors! There are still a number of employers voicing their concern about the CARES act and how it will affect their businesses. Below is an explanation of the expansion of the CARES act. Read on… Article Via: littler.com “On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance on unemployment insurance […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! A very good point was brought out in this article about H-1B & E-3 compliance. With the financial strain many companies are facing, added fees and fines that can be avoided should be avoided. Read on… Article Via: gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com “In almost every state, companies have instituted temporary work from home policies—or have been […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This article is a great read and really highlights some of the issues that need to be addressed when it comes to employees and economic hardship. Obviously nobody ever wants another large-scale shutdown to happen like it is currently, but if it does, what will we learn from it happening right now […]
Employment Law Blogs, Tennessee
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW PAID SICK LEAVE AND EXPANDED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE IMPLEMENTATION
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The department’s Wage and […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! At this point, we’re all too familiar with the ramifications of COVID-19 on our world. As of a few days ago, the Citizenship and Immigration Services in the US have suspended activities in their offices, putting one more brick in the proverbial wall every country seems to be building around itself in […]