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SBA Announces Reopening of Paycheck Protection Program
On January 8th, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) made an announcement regarding updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. Department of the Treasury also consulted on the press release. The final version of the Consolidated Appropriations...
Updated Guidance: Remote Workforces Still Have Posting Requirements
As the global coronavirus continues, many workplaces still participate in a remote workforce. In fact, according to Upwork, by 2025, an estimated 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely (pandemic or not). This is an 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels. In...
Labor Department Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
On January 6th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new final rule. Namely, the rule clarifies the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Background of the FLSA Signed into United States...
Department of Labor Clarifies Status of COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
The U.S. Department of Labor has provided much-needed updated guidance addressing questions about COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave provisions. On December 31st, 2020, the Department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced additional coronavirus-related guidance...
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Revises PPP and Tax Provisions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) generally provides annual funding for the federal government. Additionally, this year, the CAA contains several important rules concerning COVID-19 relief. For example, these rules include revisions to the Paycheck...
Due Date for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications Extended
On December 31st, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) made an announcement regarding their Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. According to the agency, they have extended the deadline to apply for the EIDL program to December 31st, 2021. The...
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