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Biden Administration Expands PPP Eligibility for Small Businesses
On February 22nd, the White House announced updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) involving PPP eligibility for small businesses. For example, in the new fact sheet (Fact Sheet), the Biden Administration (Administration) outlines a proposal that includes...
E-Verify Employment Records Prior to 2011 Will Be Destroyed
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the upcoming annual disposal of E-Verify employment records. Released on the E-Verify website, the alert announces the upcoming destruction of records that are more than 10 years old. Accordingly, on May...
OSHA to Investigate Whistleblower Complaints Under New Laws
Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would investigate additional types of whistleblower complaints. Specifically, these whistleblower complaints allege retaliation under the Anti-Money...
SBA Takes Steps to Improve Paycheck Protection Program
On February 10th, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new steps to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to the SBA, these updates allow small businesses to access PPP funds to stay afloat through the pandemic. The updates...
UPDATED: Agency Seeks to Delay Independent Contractor Final Rule
Updated February 16th, 2021 – (Originally Posted January 8th, 2021) The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued a proposed delay to the effective date of the recent Independent Contractor Final Rule. Namely, the rule clarifies the standard for employee versus...
Investment Advice Exemption Rule Now in Effect
On February 16th, 2021, new fiduciary investment advice guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) went into effect. Enforced by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the rule follows the guidelines explained within Prohibited Transaction...
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