Nov 30, 2020 | Industry News
Prior to 2020, if you have hired independent contractors for your business, you issued Form 1099-MISC to document the amount you paid them.  Now, the IRS has introduced Form 1099-NEC, a new form for reporting independent contractor payments (officially known as...
Nov 6, 2020 | Human Resources
If you have not engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. In this article, we’ll tackle some of the key terms in the ADA that every employer should be comfortable with. First, let’s cover the basics.  The...
Oct 28, 2020 | Human Resources
Question: One of my employees has requested time off to vote. My state doesn’t require voting leave, but this employee works in a different state, and we have employees located across the country. What do I need to do here? Answer: “If an employee of yours works in a...
Oct 21, 2020 | Industry News
In early October, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness...
Oct 16, 2020 | Human Resources
Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Â Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require...