On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued guidance permitting temporary increased flexibility to § 125 cafeteria plans. The IRS […]
Category HR Announcements
PPP Loan “Safe Harbor” and Audit Procedures
Background On April 23, 2020, the Treasury issued a warning to all borrowers noting that businesses are required to “assess their economic […]
Dallas, Texas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance is Unenforceable
On March 30, 2020, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled in ESI/Employee Solutions LP vs. City of Dallas that the city’s paid […]
Maryland’s New Mandatory WARN Act Obligations as of 10/1/2020
On May 7, 2020, the state of Maryland enacted mandatory “WARN Act” obligations that will be effective in the fall. […]
Northern Virginia Delays Entrance into Phase One of Reopening
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 62, allowing the Northern Virginia region to remain […]
New Invitation to Voluntarily Self-ID
On May 5, 2020 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved use of a revised disability self-identification form to […]
2020 EEO-1 Reporting Requirements Delayed
On May 7, 2020, the Federal government announced the EEO-1 reporting process would be delayed by a year. Therefore, the […]
UPDATED: Stay at Home and Closure Orders as of May 7, 2020
State Effective Date Duration or End Date Resources Alabama April 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. “Safer at Home” order until May 15, 2020 Press […]
Employer Considerations When Taking Employees’ Temperatures
In the coming days and weeks, many employers will be required (due to various “stay at home” orders) or may […]
Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” Plan Provides Guidance for Reopening Businesses
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear laid out the state’s “Healthy at Work” plan to gradually reopen […]
Relaxed I-9 FAQs for Employers
Although the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently relaxed I-9 requirements for employers operating remotely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, […]
Virginia Approves Increase to Minimum Wage
On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve Governor Ralph Northam’s proposal to increase the Commonwealth’s minimum […]