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Telework has exploded in the era of COVID-19, and many Americans will likely continue working from home long after the virus-related shutdowns have ended and businesses are reopened. With teleworking on the rise, now is the perfect time for employers to make sure...
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a $669 billion-dollar loan program designed to help small businesses continue to pay their employees. The most attractive feature of the...
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is an opportunity to close skills gaps by hiring workers who are often overlooked: people with disabilities, those with criminal histories, veterans and the long-term unemployed. Employers can get a tax credit of between $1,200...
Now that Governor Larry Hogan has announced Stage One of Maryland’s plan to re-open, employers can expect an increase in lawsuits from employees—particularly whistleblower and retaliation claims. The reason for this is two-fold: (1) some employees will be hesitant...
Non-compete agreements keep employees from competing with the company for a period of time after their employment ends. Non-solicitation agreements can prohibit soliciting former co-workers or former clients on behalf of a new company for a specified period. In...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers with fewer than 500 employers to provide paid emergency sick and family leave to their employees. However, if your small business cannot afford to provide paid leave, you might be eligible for the...
No. If you are an employee working in a computer-related occupation such as computer programming, systems analysis or software engineering, you may have been told you are not entitled to overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That is not...
Many employers wonder how they can ensure a smooth transition back to work once states allow businesses to reopen. Employers should develop their policies beforehand, and clearly communicate to employees that they will be safe in their workplaces. When employers let...