The CARES Act is designed to provide assistance to many businesses that may not meet the customary small business thresholds, including two loan program and the potential for loan forgiveness —eligible small businesses who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic should strongly consider taking advantage of the loan programs. Paycheck Protection Program Forms […]

Questions from employers and employees about coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are multiplying almost as fast as the virus itself. Employers need to rely on a combination of authoritative legal and medical advice, and their own common sense, to keep employees safe. Guidance issued almost daily from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Department of […]

The coronavirus relief bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday includes provisions for paid sick leave, family leave and medical leave, along with tax credits to help employers and the self-employed pay for them. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), H.R. 6021, also includes provisions for free coronavirus testing, enhanced unemployment insurance, […]

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Tuesday that his department has pushed back the April 15 deadline to pay taxes owed, giving individuals and many businesses 90 extra days to send payments to the government. Individuals can defer up to $1 million of tax liability and corporations get an extension up to $10 million. The payment […]

While Fairfield County has not yet become a COVID-19 ‘hot spot,’ it’s important for employers to begin preparing now, in the event that the virus takes a foothold in our area. Employers should begin by regularly monitoring recommendations from the CDC, public health agencies, and state officials. Below are additional steps employers can take to […]