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CH& Return to Work Toolkit (June 2020)

June 2020 | Client Alerts |

Many counties in Washington State are moving closer, or have already moved, to Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe Start plan to return to the workplace after …

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Modifies Loan Forgiveness Rules of the Paycheck Protection Program in Favor of Borrowers

June 2020 | Client Alerts |

On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”), which makes several borrower-friendly amendments in order to maximize …

New Interim Final Rules Released by the Small Business Administration on the Paycheck Protection Program

May 2020 | Client Alerts |

The Small Business Administration (‘SBA”) issued two interim final rules on May 22, 2020 addressing Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness, loan review procedures and borrower and …

Resources to Protect Against Unemployment Benefits Fraud

May 2020 | Client Alerts |

As widely reported, COVID-19 and the statewide lockdown resulted in an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims. While the vast majority are indeed legitimate, there has been …

New COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Employers

April 2020 | Client Alerts |

As Governor Inslee starts to loosen the requirements of the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” emergency order, businesses across Washington State are contemplating the logistics of opening their …

Department of Labor Offers Further Clarification to Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

April 2020 | Client Alerts |

With the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) taking effect on Wednesday, April 8, employers are mobilizing as quickly as possible to digest and implement the …

Department of Labor Clarifies Exemptions to Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

As you know from our previous updates, on March 18, 2020, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The Department of Labor …

New COVID-19 Resources for Employers

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, we write to share the latest updates that may affect your business and employees. Washington State Employment Security Department COVID-19 …