Thanksgiving is an important time of reflection. Now, more than ever, we should be counting our blessings and remembering how we are resilient. After facing so much adversity during these unprecedented times, there’s no doubt we will be stronger than before. On the COVID-19 front, yesterday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that the aggressive third…
With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Americans to stay home with immediate family and/or celebrate virtually this holiday season; yet, an estimated 50 million people will be keeping their Thanksgiving travel plans, down from 55 million last year (AAA). According to Hopper’s new Holiday…
Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department and IRS released new guidance to clarify the tax treatment of expenses where a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loan) has not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received. The two documents that accompanied this guidance include the Revenue Ruling, and the Revenue Procedure….
Delta has deep Louisiana roots in the people business, providing resources for the community since our founding in 1968. For this episode of our monthly vlog, to provide guidance for remote employees, our expert panel discussed the ergonomic design of a home office, keeping employees healthy (both mentally & physically) and motivated, and protecting your…
Just wrapped our NAPEO board meeting with lots to share. First off, there are a few important upcoming dates to keep in mind: By December 8th, the states must report the electoral count to the federal government. On December 14th, the electoral college meets and formally declares a winner, baring any lawsuits still pending. On…
Hope those of you on the Gulf Coast were able to enjoy today’s cold front. As you’ve probably heard, COVID-19 cases have begun to surge all over the country. Last week, Louisiana Governor Edwards extended Phase 3 through December 4th, stressing the importance of working together to stop the spread by staying cautious. Everyone needs…
Our NAPEO Federal Affairs Committee just wrapped and there’s plenty of information to share about what is going on in DC: The takeaway from the election is how close the vote was in several states. Analysts expect the new administration will attempt to change multiple federal HR regulations, despite the ongoing pandemic. Many have begun…
Vote counting has neared its end, with many news outlets declaring that Joe Biden will be next President of the United States, as well as another split Congress between the two parties. However, since each state determined its own voting measures to curb COVID-19 cases, President Donald Trump’s campaign and other Senate/House candidates are suing…
The 2020 presidential election during a pandemic sure has been interesting, especially given the record turnout at the polls. Hopefully, by 2024 there will be more advanced technology to streamline the voting and counting processes since it looks like we will be waiting a few days for the final results. Once we have a better…
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Hurricane Zeta’s turbulent winds left millions without power along the Gulf Coast, including our Metairie office, which was finally restored just hours ago. The record season continues, with the 28th named storm, Hurricane Eta rapidly intensified to a category 4 on its way to make landfall near Honduras and…
