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…
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Eight days until the presidential election and chances are getting slimmer that anything will be passed in regard to COVID-19 pandemic stimulus. The Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile…
We are patiently awaiting anything to be announced on the new stimulus package that continues being negotiated. If a bill is to pass by November 3, a deal must be reached this week, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Both sides agree on the need for another round of $1,200 stimulus checks and more enhanced…
New Orleans Mayor Cantrell led the city into Phase 3.2 over the weekend, easing restrictions for live entertainment, bars with/without LDH food permits, and outdoor stadiums/arenas. On Sunday, Caddo Parish reported 117 new cases for Saturday and Sunday, the highest number in the state. Jefferson Parish had the second-highest number, with 92 new cases. East…
This webinar took place on October 15, 2020. We reviewed the recently released SBA guidance 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 procedures, especially during a turbulent hurricane…
In the years that follow this one, 2020 will become an adjective that replaces the words ‘unfortunate’ and ‘unprecedented.’ This week, multiple European countries have reported more COVID-19 cases per capita than the U.S. France has declared a state of emergency, imposing a curfew from 9pm to 6am beginning Saturday. In the U.S., as temperatures…
