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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...
COVID-19 Resource Summary for Employers
As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak continues to spread in the U.S., employers in states including California, New York and Washington are expanding and updating their Sick, PTO and Telecommuting policies to better adhere to recommendations from health authorities....
Top 8 HR Challenges for California Employers in 2020
The HR landscape is ever evolving with new employment laws and regulations, innovations in technology and other emerging trends in the recruitment and management of employees. On top of federal requirements, employers in California have a complicated set of state laws...
Coronavirus Update: What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for U.S. Businesses
As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, abbreviated as COVID-19, continues to spread, sensational media coverage has led to fear and panic, especially among those in the United States. Employers are pulling out their emergency preparedness plans, checking and updating supply...
Workplace Violence Continues to Rise: What Can Employers Do?
Violence is one of top causes of workplace fatalities, accounting for 17% of all workplace fatalities in 2016, according to the National Safety Council.The effects of workplace violence on employees goes beyond death and injury; it has significant effects that can...