The financial impacts of COVID-19 have varied widely by race and ethnicity. In the month of May, overall unemployment rates improved as many businesses were permitted to reopen. While the numbers from the Department of Labor’s May jobs report show … Read More
Indeed, these are challenging times for the world, our communities, and the workplace. As businesses grapple with bringing employees back to safe work environments in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also must consider the impact of recent protests in … Read More
This question of what our “new normal” will look like has raised a lot of uncertainty as we look ahead. As of now, we know that states across the U.S. are opening up businesses that have been classified as nonessential … Read More
We recently covered the top things every company should consider as we return to work. Right now, we’d like to provide resources to employees who will be returning to the workplace and looking for guidance during this unprecedented time. As … Read More
As each state reopens nonessential businesses at their own discretion, employers of businesses large and small will need to have a plan in place for how they will adjust to the “new normal”. This includes identifying factors such as safety … Read More
Recently, the President approved and signed an enhancement to the CARES Act that expands access to business loans under the Payment Protection Program (PPP). The CARES Act was created to provide relief to small and medium-sized businesses facing financial challenges … Read More
While some states are beginning to soften the restrictions on shelter-in-place orders due to COVID-19, others are still mandating that nonessential businesses operate remotely until further notice. For employers and employees who have been working from home for several weeks … Read More
While there have been talks between some state and national officials of the possibilities of reopening businesses, the impact of the pandemic on our economy continues. Recently, the CARES Act, once containing over $300 billion in relief that was passed … Read More
The CARES Act, passed at the end of March 2020, contains over $300 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses all over the nation. “CARES” stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security. It was announced this week … Read More
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, workers deemed “essential” for operation in retail and food industry positions are now organizing strikes. Some have even chosen to walk away from their jobs and have stopped showing up to work. … Read More