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Back to Business: 10 Things You Need to Nail Before the Doors Open
When California business owners closed their doors in mid-March in response to state orders, they weren’t sure what to expect. Many envisioned a couple of weeks of being closed, and then getting back to normal. But by the end of March, it was pretty obvious that...
Emplicity Client Spotlight: How Full Turn Custom Apparel Turned Obstacle into Opportunity
When the shelter in place order went into effect for the state of California, many businesses were left wondering whether they could safely continue operations or would have to close their doors for a while. Non-essential businesses had to close to the public and...
Congress Replenishes PPP: Best Practices for Getting Your SBA Loan Approved
Yesterday, April 23rd 2020, Congress passed legislation to add additional funding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with no changes in eligibility. The President is expected to sign the bill later today.The soon-to-be law includes a $310 billion increase for the...
Home + Office + School + Daycare = Mayhem
The HR Pros at Emplicity Sum up Their Recommendations for Employers with Parents Working from Home. After Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond publicly announced that California school campuses would likely remain closed for the remainder of...
New 1099 Requirements Drive Employers to Seek Safe Harbor on Independent Contractors
Jacob Lee* realized he needed to make a drastic change to the way he was classifying and paying his workers. Like many fellow business owners in Los Angeles, Lee comfortably relied on a small army of independent contractors to take care of his clients and get the job...
How to Apply for the PPP Loan
As mentioned in our most recent blog post detailing the employer-related provisions of the CARES act, employers can begin applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) today, April 3, 2020.Last night, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim final...
The CARES Act – What Employers Need to Know
On March 27th, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. The CARES Act is the largest economic stimulus package to be passed in U.S. history so far. The CARES Act does make a few minor amendments...
Tips for Managing Remote Workers During COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, more states are tightening their regulations requiring employers to allow workers to telecommute if their job functions can be performed remotely. For some employers, this transition may be easy, but many small businesses are not...
COVID-19 Relief Bill: Summary of H.R. 6201
On March 14th, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201; the Families First Coronavirus Response Act bill. On March 18th, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6201, intending to extend additional assistance to individuals affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The...