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Pump the Brakes! Washington Legislature Hits “Stop” on the CARES Act

January 2022 | Client Alerts |

Yesterday, the state House of Representatives passed two key bills that will delay collection of payroll taxes for the Washington CARES Act, the controversial “long term care” …

SCOTUS Halts Vaccine Mandate for Most U.S. Employers

January 2022 | Client Alerts |

The status of the OSHA “vaccine or test” mandate applicable to businesses employing 100 or more employees has been in limbo in the wake of judicial challenges …

What Does the New HELSA Law Mean for Employers?

June 2021 | Client Alerts |

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have fielded questions from employers across industries regarding whether or not an employee who catches COVID-19 at work can …

Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Second Draw Loans

January 2021 | Client Alerts |

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “CAA”) was signed into law. The CAA sets forth a $900 billion COVID relief package, including …

JUST A SHOT IN THE ARM – PART 2: The EEOC Weighs In

December 2020 | Client Alerts |

Last week, we issued an update in response to the burning question of whether or not employers may require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it …

New Guidance Issued by Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Clarifying the Deductibility of Expenses for Businesses Who Have Received a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan

December 2020 | Client Alerts |

The PPP was created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act to provide loans to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. As …

JUST A SHOT IN THE ARM: Can you require your employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

December 2020 | Client Alerts |

With the scientific community and newsrooms all abuzz about the imminent emergence of a COVID-19 vaccine, many of you have reached out to ask, “Can we require …

New Procedural Notice Released by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) on the Paycheck Protection Program

October 2020 | Client Alerts |

The SBA issued a Procedural Notice on October 2, 2020 addressing the notification and consent requirements for changes in ownership transactions for borrowers of PPP loans. What …