Big news out of DC! Congress is about to pass its latest 600-page stimulus package that will dole out almost $2 trillion to various sectors, all under the pretense of COVID-19 relief. Much of what is coming is going to be helpful to the small business community and Americans that have been struggling throughout the…
On Monday, President Biden announced several administrative changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), increasing lending to small businesses in need and promoting more equitable access. A complete listing of the Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 resources can be found here. Here are some of the key highlights: Establishes a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application for…
This week, the NAPEO Federal Affairs Committee invited another guest speaker from the US Chamber of Commerce, Marc Freedman, to our weekly meeting. As VP of Employment Policy, his responsibility is to lobby Congress on behalf of the Chamber on all things relating to employment. First, Mr. Freedman reviewed the current and forthcoming appointments that…
If you’re unfamiliar with the financial relief provisions available from the government, eligible companies with a loss of revenue in 2020 vs 2019 meeting the criteria have the option to receive tax credits for employee retention (ERTC). Our national association (NAPEO) created a one-page ERTC overview for those considering taking advantage of this tax credit….
Today’s NAPEO Federal Affairs Committee call featured a highly ranked guest speaker from the US Chamber of Commerce who shared some inside information about what’s going on in DC. In his recent meeting with President Biden and his staff, they discussed his administration’s agenda for the business community and reviewed some of the ways in…
We are still waiting to receive more information regarding President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief plan and how it will affect our businesses. On January 28, he signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to reconsider rules and other policies that limit American’s access to comprehensive health care, such as by allowing coverage alternatives under…
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, we centered on recent legislative updates that are most likely to affect your business. Our expert team members provided guidance for those with questions about the latest changes under…
Our national association, NAPEO has drafted this letter that our PEO clients can submit in lieu of Form 941 that many banks are requesting in PPP loan forgiveness applications. If they have any questions, please have them call 504-274-3401, and we will make sure they understand the SBA guidelines. HR technology vendors have unveiled new…
There is lots of buzz about what’s going on in DC and the additional changes to come. One big question going into 2021 has been whether the vaccine will affect unemployment rates. Here is an interesting outlook report on each state’s unemployment insurance tax rate and wage bases. Equifax also released another report on each…
Evidently, whenever anything passes through Congress, the next step is for all appropriate government entities to give out their interpretations of the rules and how it will work. Of course, this is followed by non-government organizations putting out further interpretation in the forms of blogs, articles, webinars, and more. However, just like all other laws…
