Labor shortages, for a variety of reasons, are greatly affecting small and large businesses alike, and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. Small businesses, especially in the blue-collar and service industries, will…
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You’ve heard it before: “Document, document, document.” But that doesn’t always tell the whole story. When to document, How to document, and Why you document have just as much importance. In this day of rapidly…
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The temporary emergency standard requires employers to create a COVID-19 prevention program, investigate, track and respond to COVID-19 cases in the workplace and provide free testing to workers in cases of outbreaks, among many other requirements.
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IRS Releases Guidance on Deducting Expenses Paid for with PPP Funds What may come as a shock, the IRS recently issued guidance on its position regarding the deductibility for expenses paid for using Paycheck Protection…
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On September 17th, SB 1159 went into effect which amended Labor Code 3212.86-88. Effective Immediately, the State of California is requiring ALL employers to report their employees’ positive COVID-19 tests to their Worker’s Compensation carrier…
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Many California employers are receiving an information packet from CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. The CalSavers program was launched on July 1, 2019, and is designed to help eligible employees in California establish a retirement savings…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom just expanded the California Family Rights Act to include employers with five employees or more. Senate Bill 1383, signed on September 17, 2020, greatly expands the state’s existing family and medical…
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In May 2020 the Governor issued a worker’s comp executive order which stated COVID-19 cases in the workplace were presumed to be a work-related illness. In the past and with other areas of illness and…
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The time is fast approaching where most businesses will need to finalize their 24 week period where they are tracking their covered PPP loan expenses. After this period ends, you will need to complete the…
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As you know, President Trump signed an Executive Order to allow the deferral of employee tax obligations on August 8. That Executive Order is now in effect and the IRS has provided guidance on the…
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