Jan 28, 2021 | Human Resources
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll. The...
Jan 22, 2021 | Human Resources
According to Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm that helps leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled since the pandemic began. While there are no laws which exclusively apply to...
Jan 13, 2021 | Human Resources
The Small Business Administration has announced the federal Paycheck Protection Program has re-opened offering much-needed financial relief to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Congress designated $137 billion for “second-draw”...
Dec 30, 2020 | Human Resources
On December 27, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). This bill means the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) may voluntarily be extended by the employer. Here’s what employers...
Dec 28, 2020 | Human Resources
As reflected in the chart below, in 2021, minimum wage will increase in over 25 states across the country. Most of the changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2021, while others will not take effect until later in the year. The minimum wage will also increase...
