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! Today the IRS launched a helpful application that will tell you the status of your (roughly) 1200$ individual stimulus check. Since distribution started this past Saturday, millions of people are already frantically wondering where their portion of the stimulus fund is. Thankfully, finding out seems pretty simple via the provided link and […]
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 […]
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…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a comprehensive budget bill that amends the New York Labor Law to require all New York employers to provide paid or unpaid sick leave to their employees. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on…