Effective May 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all individuals wear a mask or cloth… Read More […]
06/11/2020
Tag COVID-19
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… Read More […]
06/11/2020
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. … Read More […]
06/10/2020
Business Reopening Guidelines for Washington, D.C. and Maryland
As of May 29, 2020, the District of Columbia began Phase One of reopening following COVID-19 closures. All jurisdictions in… Read More […]
06/09/2020
Changes to the PPP Loan Program and Forgiveness Eligibility
The U.S. Senate passed by voice vote on June 3, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020… Read More […]
06/09/2020
Michigan Lifts COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order; Workplace Safety Requirements Remain
On June 1, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifted the shelter-in-place order for Michigan due to COVID-19. She is now… Read More […]
06/04/2020
HHS Issues New Rules Extending Key Deadlines
Per a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memorandum released May 14, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL), in coordination with… Read More […]
06/02/2020
Contact Tracing in the Workplace Amid COVID-19
One of the most confusing aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak has been the emphasis on “contact tracing.” In essence, contact… Read More […]
05/28/2020
New IRS Temporary FSA and High Deductible Plan Health Plan Guidance
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued guidance permitting temporary increased flexibility to § 125 cafeteria plans. The IRS… Read More […]
05/19/2020
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… Read More […]
05/19/2020
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… Read More […]
05/12/2020
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… Read More […]
05/08/2020