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Are employees required to provide documentation in support of leave taken under the FFCRA?

If you intend to claim a tax credit under the FFCRA for your payment of the sick leave or expanded family and medical leave wages, you should retain appropriate documentation in your records. A written request for leave from the employee should include the following (and...

13 May, 2020

New I-9 Policy Due to COVID-19

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning May 1. This policy is intended to account for the fact that many people are unable to renew their...

12 May, 2020

Why Didn’t I Get My Paycheck Protection Program Loan?

You may have been one of the businesses that pounced on the hastily assembled Paycheck Protection Program in hopes of getting a loan. Many businesses succeeded, but some did not, and it's not always clear why. If you didn't, here are some clues why. Your first...

11 May, 2020

We are reopening after business closure due to COVID-19. Can we bring some employees back, but not others?

Yes. If you are recalling some positions, but not others, you should document the business reasons why only those positions were recalled. If you are recalling some employees in a certain position, but not everyone in that position, you should document the objective, job-related criteria you...

08 May, 2020

SBA Approves the Pastoral Housing Allowance for PPP Loans

After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Minister's Housing Allowance for Paycheck Protection Program loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) states in a Frequently Asked Questions report that it has approved the inclusion of the minister’s housing allowance in payroll costs for purposes of applying...

07 May, 2020

Documentation for PPP Loan Expenditures

As of now, it is unclear what specific documentation will be required when you approach your bank to request forgiveness of your PPP loan. Unless the SBA follows up with more guidance, individual banks could have different standards when it comes to documentation required for forgiveness. This...

06 May, 2020

Improve Your Cash Flow With Your Workers’ Comp Policy

Businesses and organizations of all sizes are facing unprecedented times as the result of COVID-19. Cash flow and cash management has never been more important! You’re likely looking for ways to reduce costs and cut expenses; Payroll Partners has teamed up with E-COMP to offer a...

05 May, 2020

Common Errors to Avoid When Filing for Advance Payment of Employer Credits

Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax...

04 May, 2020

From the HR Support Center: How Do I Make a Telecommuting Policy?

Although some employers will be comfortable sending everyone home with their laptop and saying, go forth and be productive, most will want to be a little more specific. A good telecommuting policy will generally address productivity standards, hours of work, how and when employees should...

01 May, 2020

How To Deal With Stress During Quarantine

During this pandemic, coping with the disruption in your normal routine may be stressful. Isolation may leave you feeling like you have no control. You may feel cut off from the rest of the world and experience cabin fever, leading to irritability or emotional exhaustion. There...

30 April, 2020