A trial court judge in Lansing, Michigan handed a victory to insurers in what may be the nation’s first final ruling on the question of whether a property insurer is liable for financial damages caused by a coronavirus closure order. See Gavrilides Management Company v. Michigan Insurance Company. This case arose after Michigan’s governor enacted a […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’ve been in stages of reopening for several months now, and we’re still being given plenty of helpful information to make sure we’re handling the process properly. OSHA is, of course, known to put forth a constant stream of safety precautions, as well as do’s & don’ts for businesses. To learn more […]
health and safety, Human Resources, Virginia
Alexandria, VA Provides Updates,Targeted Testing, & Workplace Safety Standards For COVID-19
Hey Compliance Warriors! The city of Alexandria in Virginia is taking very serious steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 currently. They’re providing a model that all businesses have the potential to follow suit with. Read on… Sign up to watch our BossCalls replay recorded July 29th – An up-to-date discussion about COVID-19 & it’s […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced additional guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how the requirements and protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) impact the workplace […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe recently clarified the new roll-backs for businesses in the state. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! States are updating their testing requirements and suggested practices regularly. Here is a chart of testing requirements by state. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! There is a new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation for business taxpayers who pay or receive nonemployee compensation. Starting in tax year 2020, payers must complete this form to report any payment of $600 or more to a payee. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance in Notice 2020-54 to employers requiring them to report the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Form W-2. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The number of lawsuits filed against employers, relating to COVID-19, have been increasing each week. Thankfully, many states have enacted or are considering legislation that would hold employers who act in good faith harmless in such lawsuits. This is great news for many employers who are struggling to stay afloat. Read on…
On Monday, a group of Texas bar owners filed a lawsuit arguing that Governor Greg Abbott’s shutdown of bars is unconstitutional. The suit, filed in Travis County, names Governor Abbott, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) (the agency that oversees liquor licenses) and TABC Executive Director Bentley Nettles as defendants, the lawsuit seeks a temporary […]