On July 22, 2020, to combat the District’s increase in coronavirus cases, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an Order that mandates […]
Category HR Announcements
Increase in COVID-19 Related Workplace Claims
According to data collected by a leading law firm[1], about half (43%) of the 283 COVID-19-related lawsuits filed to date […]
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Religious Exemptions
On July 8th, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases involving the impact of religion in employment. First, the Supreme […]
DC Paid Voting Leave Effective June 24, 2020
According to the new Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2020, employers in DC must offer employees eligible to vote […]
Illinois Releases a Model Mandatory Employer Training Program for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
On April 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model sexual harassment prevention training. The model training […]
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 […]
