by Editorial Staff | Jan 12, 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration
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...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 11, 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Wage & Hour
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...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 8, 2021 | DOT, Independent contractors, Misclassification
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...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 5, 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), paid sick leave, WHD
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...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 4, 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration
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...
