On April 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model sexual harassment prevention training. The model training […]
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IRS Issues Guidance for Safe Harbor (401k) Plans
On June 29, 2020, the IRS issued guidance providing updated COVID-19-related relief and other clarifications for sponsors considering mid-year changes […]
Maryland Requires Sexual Harassment Disclosure Survey
Employers in Maryland with at least 50 employees need to complete a sexual harassment survey by July 1, 2020. The […]
Trump Proclamation Expands Legal Immigration Restrictions
Effective June 24, 2020, President Trump issued a new Proclamation to expand legal immigration restrictions. The proclamation will bar new […]
SBA Releases New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
On June 17, 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new two-page EZ application (SBA Form 3508EZ) as well […]
Supreme Court Upholds DACA
On June 18, 2020, a narrowly divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that President Donald Trump’s administration […]
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark LGBTQ Discrimination Ruling
On June 15, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that an employer violates Title VII of […]
CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are FAQs with respect to small business assistance under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster […]
COVID Tax Relief for Businesses
Businesses affected by COVID-19 may qualify for tax relief though credits or deferrals. The following is a breakout of the […]
DOL Issues FAQ’s and Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
On June 10th, the DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a series of frequently asked questions and answers […]
Businesses Must Keep the ADA in Mind as They Reopen
Effective May 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all individuals wear a mask or cloth […]
OSHA Issues First COVID-19 Related Citation and Possible Fine
On May 18th, OSHA sent out its first COVID-19 related citation and possible fine to a nursing home in Georgia. […]