On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and...
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CARES Act Suspends Garnishments on Some Federal Student Loans For Six Months
Employers can be ordered to garnish their employees’ earnings to collect on defaulted student loans. Two federal laws allow for such deductions: The Higher Education...
New COVID-19 Resources for help with FFCRA
Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the required posters and additional guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). They also added...
The CARES Act for COVID-19 relief: What Employers Need to Know
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains $2 trillion in financial relief for both individuals and businesses. President Trump signed it...
COVID-19 CARES Act Expands Unemployment Benefits
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) uses expanded unemployment as a way to provide relief for unemployed Americans and state unemployment...
President Trump Signs New COVID-19 Legislation
March 27, 2020 Congress approved, and President Trump has signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The...
DOL Releases New Guidance Regarding the FFCRA
The President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, 2020, and it goes into effect on April 1, 2020. Note that...
State Governors Issue Different Executive Orders
Colorado's Order is the most comprehensive and is discussed below. Currently, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming are not under similar orders. Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued an...
IRS Announces Reimbursement for Employers Providing Mandated Leave Under the FFCRA
On March 20, 2020, the IRS announced that small and midsize employers will be able to take advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits,...
The EEOC Issues Coronavirus Guidance for the Workplace
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance for the Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to address...