A big thanks to all that attended our webinar today put on by Delta staff members. If you’re weren’t able to tune in, the recording should be uploaded here in the next 24 hours. This week, the Governor of LA extended Phase 2 until at least August 28th. Edwards stated “Louisiana is beginning to see…
Although Congress is due for a 4-week recess returning in September, both the house and the senate have stated that they will not break until this next round of stimulus bills have passed and signed into law. Protection for employers from COVID-19-related litigation is a major point of contention, with many Republicans supporting a liability…
Our team has been diligently working on new and innovative ways to help both the employer and employee deal with the complexities of COVID-19, and we are excited to announce that we will be rolling out new service offerings very soon! SHRM posted a few helpful articles on talent management today. First, by using work…
Welcome to steamy August 2020! Although we have come a long way since March, there is still so much uncertainty around this COVID-19 pandemic. For those of us who have been through Katrina, the adversity has taught us to take things one day at a time, staying vigilant and prioritizing safety. Remember to have faith,…
Wow, it’s hard to believe August is already here! The beginning of the year seemed to drag as we got through the initial part of the pandemic, but this summer has flown by. The IRS has released new rules about the recapture of excess employment tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)…
We are hearing that the negotiations among Congress are on a very high level and should expect an outcome in the next two weeks; however, there’s a chance they will make a decision regarding unemployment before the weekend. It will be interesting to see how COVID-19 affects the dynamics of the workplace long term. Employers…
Lots of new information shared during our weekly NAPEO Federal Affairs Committee call today. For those unaware, the Senate Republicans issued a series of bills on Monday evening as their next round of stimulus initiative with a self-imposed goal to keep the next round of spending under $1 trillion. Below is a breakdown of what’s…
Yesterday, we sent out information on a series of bills issued by the Senate Republicans. SHRM summarized their proposals, which include a reduced federal unemployment benefit, business liability protection from COVID-19-related lawsuits, additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for certain qualifying businesses, and a second round of stimulus checks. Remember nothing is final until is…
Big News! This afternoon, the Senate Republicans introduced a series of bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the House Democrats introducing and passing the Heroes Act. The Safe to Work Act is a liability reform bill that establishes temporary rules for specific types of coronavirus-related claims designed to facilitate and foster…
Happy Friday! Lots of information flying around about the next bipartisan Coronavirus bill. What we do know is that Senate will be working vigilantly over the weekend to finalize something by Monday or Tuesday next week. Congress seems to want to include another round of Covid-19 stimulus relief, however the size of the payments is…
