SBA Provides Rules for Second Draw PPP Loans
Wednesday night, SBA & Treasury released new guidelines for PPP Loans. The guidance is in two interim final rules. The first is the Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program … Continued
New COVID Relief Bill
A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill has become law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will … Continued
FFCRA Leave Extended
On Monday, December 21st, the Senate and House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the second COVID-19 relief bill since the CARES Act in March. Full text of … Continued
Pittsburgh Enacts COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
On December 9th Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed a Temporary COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. This gives certain workers in the city an additional 80 hours of paid sick time … Continued
Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans up to $50K
This month The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action … Continued
Important Updates to Pennsylvania Overtime Pay Rules
The PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) amended the Minimum Wage Act to clarify requirements and update salary thresholds to reflect the current wages paid to Pennsylvanians working in executive, administrative, … Continued
The IRS Has Extended The ACA Deadlines
On October 2, 2020 the IRS announced that it is extending the ACA deadline again for this year. Employers were originally required to furnish year 2020 form 1095-C and/or 1095-B … Continued
Emergency Paid Leave Act & Other COVID-19 Legislation Affecting the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation that has seen new, emergency legislation rapidly moving through every level of government. Management and HR professionals must be mindful of new laws and come into compliance as quickly as possible.
Santa Claus Issued IRS Penalty
Santa Claus was issued an IRS Letter 226J ACA Penalty Notice for failing to offer his 50+ Full Time Elves affordable health coverage in 2019 .
How to Protect Your Company from Payroll Fraud
You’ve probably heard about the MyPayrollHR case. While crimes like these are rare, protecting your company from payroll fraud is always a good idea.
EEOC Finalizes Reporting Requirements
Earlier this summer, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission finalized what exactly is required of businesses when filing the EEO-1 report. How has the EEO-1 changed and who needs to file what and when?