On Friday, May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and instructions. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness for a PPP loan, consistent with the...
New policies and procedures to address COVID-19 are being created almost daily. For businesses in New York that have been paying workers’ comp premiums for employees who are not currently working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now some relief. The New...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused employers to make significant changes to their business practices, including onboarding. Managers and new hires across the country are navigating the unchartered waters of how to onboard new employees...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning May 1. This new Form I-9 policy for COVID-19 is intended to account for the fact that many people are...
During this challenging time, businesses are looking for ways to improve their cash flow and save money where they can. A “pay-as-you-go” workers’ compensation policy can help you do just that. Please join GTM and Eric Alstrom of AmTrust Financial...