Human Resources Tag

The physical presence requirement of the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, requires that employers, or an authorized representative, physically examine, in the employee’s physical presence, the unexpired document(s) the employee presents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the Documents fields in Form I-9’s Section 2. On March 20,...

23 April, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act is important because it provides federal dollars at this time...

21 April, 2020

The twin crises of a pandemic and a plunging market have pummeled a lot of businesses — many have already started laying off employees, and many more will need to soon. It's never a pleasant situation for anyone, but there are ways to mitigate both...

09 April, 2020

As we’re all experiencing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recently passed legislation, we wanted to reach out to you to update you on a new resource available to those clients that are looking to take advantage of the new Families First Coronavirus Response...

07 April, 2020

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced on March 30, 2020 that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who...

06 April, 2020

During public health emergencies, business leaders need to stay informed. As COVID-19 rapidly spreads and our local communities, government and business leaders rally to respond, finding trustworthy sources with the most up-to-date and reliable information is more important than ever. Click on the headers below for...

06 April, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses, including non-profit organizations, keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program,  the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans  to small businesses. Importantly, these loans...

06 April, 2020

On Wednesday, March 25, the Department of Labor released the mandatory employee rights poster for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Employers must post this notice in a conspicuous location in the workplace (or each work location, if employees report to different buildings). Employees who...

26 March, 2020

On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the effective date of the leaves available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will be April 1, 2020, and apply to leave taken between April 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Based on...

25 March, 2020