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Moving Forward as a Business - Ben MacDowell with Pat Bass
Ben shares his valuable insight about his recommendations for business owners on how to move forward while remaining cautious, as well as his advice for buying and selling businesses during this time.
Directive to Defer Employee Portion of Social Security Payroll Taxes
On August 8th, President Trump signed a memorandum directing the Treasury Department to defer the collection of the employee portion of Social Security FICA taxes, a portion of payroll tax withholdings, from September 1st through the end of 2020. Stay tuned for more updates here.
FORM I-9 AUDITS: Fines Increased in 2020
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) have increased Form I-9 audits year after year, so it’s important for employers to understand the audit process and the fines that are associated with these violations.
PPP Loan Forgiveness: New SBA FAQs
The SBA has released more guidance FAQs about PPP loan forgiveness. Here are the highlights you need to know.
Massive Employer COVID- Response Guide Now Available
More Central Ohio businesses are running into their first cases of suspected or confirmed COVID cases in the workplace. We created this comprehensive guide to help you respond to a confirmed case within your business.
The 3 Most Important Things You Need to Do Now for PPP Loan Forgiveness
Are you waiting until the end of your 8-week or 24-week loan period to review our resources on loan forgiveness? If so, this blog is for you! Here are the 3 things to do now for forgiveness.
Workplace Lawsuits are on the Rise: Focus on “Fire Prevention”
Workplace lawsuits related to COVID-19 are on the rise, so it is important to be aware of what to expect. Here are the top types of lawsuits we are seeing and how to work to prevent them.
Mask Guidance for Businesses
This week, Governor DeWine mandated that masks be worn in public in all “Level 3” and “Level 4” counties based on the current community spread of COVID-19. This follows mandates from individual cities around the state. Here’s what you need to know.
Immediate Action Required: Supreme Court Holds That LGBTQIA+ Individuals Are Protected from Workplace Discrimination
The Supreme Court issued a landmark employment discrimination decision this month that will require all employers to take action to update their policies, review their hiring practices, and evaluate their benefits plans regarding the rights of LGBTQIA individuals.
OSHA Imposes Recordkeeping Requirements for COVID-19 Infections
New OSHA enforcement guidance imposes recordkeeping requirements on employers for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. When an employee becomes ill with COVID-19, employers are required to conduct a “mini-investigation” into the cause of the employee’s infection while respecting the worker’s privacy.