On March 25th, Minnesota Governor Walz issues an Order that beginning on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm through […]
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Recognizing Scams Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
It will come as no surprise that criminals are opportunistic, and sadly the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an environment ripe […]
Wisconsin Shuts Non-Essential Businesses, Issues Stay at Home Directive
On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Evers issued the “Safer at Home” Order closing all Nonessential Wisconsin businesses until 8:00 a.m., Friday, […]
Department of Labor Releases Preliminary Questions and Answers on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. Department of Labor released a preliminary “Questions and Answers” page on March 24th, attempting to answer some compliance questions related […]
COVID-19 Update: State Stay at Home Chart
Governors and public health officials across the country are implementing varying degrees of “stay at home” orders to combat the […]
DC Mayor Orders Further Lockdown of City
On March 24th, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser further directed that all “non-essential businesses” in the District must close beginning March […]
Payroll Tax Credits Under the federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, effective April 2nd, gives businesses with fewer than 500 employees the ability to claim refundable […]
I-9 Form Requirements Relaxed During COVID-19 Emergency
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that “Employers with employees taking physical proximity precautions due to COVID-19 […]
Pennsylvania Amends List of Life-Sustaining Businesses And Outlines Procedures For Seeking Waivers
On March 18th, Pennsylvania ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to cease physical operations. However, Pennsylvania agreed to delay enforcement of […]
DC COVID-19 UPDATE: DC Health Link and Medicaid Enrollment
Attend all residents of the District of Columbia: you can enroll in private health insurance even though open enrollment is […]
Kentucky Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-246 on Sunday, March 22nd, requiring the closure of all “in-person retail businesses that are […]
Virginia Governor Announces More COVID-19 Restrictions
March 23rd, Virginia Governor Northam announced further COVID-19 restrictions that will affect Virginia businesses and residents: All Virginia schools will […]