The end of summer marks a much-anticipated return from Congress, more and more schools across the country kicking off the school year, and an imminent change in weather. Before the House and the Senate went on recess, stimulus talks ended in a stalemate, and it looks like we still won’t be getting answers for at…
The biggest news of the week was that the unemployment rate has dropped below 8% (10.2% in July), an assuring sign that we are headed into a recovering economy. In regard to the often-discussed presidential memorandums, some information came out of DC today to help with clarifications. First, the House’s Ways and Means Committee Republican…
We just wrapped another informative webinar that we host every other Thursday at 3:00 PM CST. For those who missed it, here is a link to the recording. The next one is scheduled for September 17th, so be sure to mark your calendar and look out for a link to register in the coming weeks….
This webinar took place on September 3, 2020. We reviewed the recently released IRS guidance on the Social Security Presidential Memorandum along with some of the most frequently asked questions about the FFCRA. In addition, we provided clients with an update on changes in benefit providers as well as some direction on pandemic policies and…
Several interesting items came out from the Department of Labor (DOL) today. First, they are sending a proposed rule to the White House for review to clarify how to determine if workers are independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This clarification is much needed since the current definition is at…
Another day, another article about the uncertainty of Trump’s memorandum regarding employee tax deferral. We are adamant that until the government puts in writing who is responsible for the tax liability if the employee leaves your employ after deferring the taxes, that most employers will opt out of the offer for employees to participate. Moreover,…
Today, students in Louisiana’s largest school system, Jefferson Parish, reported for classes in person. Meanwhile, on Friday, Orleans Parish Schools, who started the semester with virtual teaching, announced a phased return to traditional learning – similar to St. Tammany Parish Schools’ staggered reopening approach beginning September 8th. Accordingly, working parents are facing myriad challenges as…
Today, the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance on implementing the Presidential Memorandum issued on Aug. 8, 2020, allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee’s portion of the Social Security tax if the employee’s wages are below a certain amount. Today’s Notice 2020-65 makes relief available for employers…
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Louisiana and Texas and other businesses affected by Hurricane Laura. It looks like the storm is going to continue blowing through the country, hitting major cities on its way back out to the Atlantic. Luckily, our clients have been spared for the most part, and…
Prayers for Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura has just been declared Category 4, expected to make landfall early tomorrow. Once again, here is our hurricane survival guide with links to useful toolkits and resources for your safety. Please be careful, it’s so unfortunate that our community has to go through this in the midst of…
