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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...
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...
Under federal law, employers are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities or religious requirements. But what should my company do when an employee asks for one? Ideally, you have a process in place for identifying...
Employers may wonder: "What steps should I take to protect my employees from COVID-19? Must I provide gloves? What about face masks?" Employees may similarly wonder if their employers are taking proper precautions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have issued stay-at-home orders closing all non-essential businesses. If you are an essential employer wondering what to do if your employee has potentially been exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recently offered some guidance. If an employer...
COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the country, many of which have scaled back their operations and laid off employees. Employers in this position should familiarize themselves with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires...