March 2020
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Individuals and Families
The massive coronavirus stimulus bill is expected to clear Congress today. Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, here is a FAQ regarding the stimulus checks for individuals: How much money is it? The plan provides [...]
COVID-19 Stimulus Loans for Businesses
The sweeping coronavirus aid package set for a House vote today provides $349 billion for the Small Business Administration to guarantee loans to small businesses. The legislation calls for the loan money to be distributed [...]
COVID-19: Payroll Tax Credits For Small Businesses
Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses The US Treasury Department, IRS and Department of Labor issued a joint announcement that small and midsize employers can take advantage of [...]
COVID-19: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT)
Economic Relief Plan for Small Business The Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act is Division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT). The CARES Act is 880 pages long, [...]
COVID-19: SBA Disaster Loan Eligibility and Application Assistance
SBA’s Disaster Declaration Makes Loans Available Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial [...]
COVID-19 Update: EEOC Updates Pandemic Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an update to its 2009 pandemic guidance, “Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the ADA.” The updated guidance advises employers that: Employers should follow guidance from the Centers [...]