Employers should prepare themselves for increased OSHA inspections by examining their policies to ensure they address workplace safety and health issues related to COVID-19 and that managers are properly trained on those policies.On March 12, Occupational Safety and...
On April 7th, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued the much-awaited guidance on Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) premium assistance available from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan...
On March 11th, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) into law. The new law includes a wide range of provisions touching on nearly every aspect of the economy. Some proposed provisions, such as increasing the federal minimum wage were eliminated from...
The latest COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to pass the House and be signed into law this week. This latest bill is lighter on provisions that directly impact employers than previous bills, with at least one notable exception.Under...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction of the disease.“Protecting Workers:...
