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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Application Forms and Guidance Released
Employment
April 3, 2020
As most of you are already aware, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the federal government recently allocated $349 billion to help small businesses. Yesterday, the federal government released the application f...
US Department of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FFCRA Regulations: FFCRA Guidance to Help Employers and Employees Understand Expanded Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
Employment
April 3, 2020
On April 1, 2020, the United States Department of Labor announced new regulations offering guidance as to how employers and employees will benefit from relief and protection under the Families Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). FFCRA reimbu...
Statewide Stay-At-Home: Is Your Business “Essential”?
Gardner Skelton News
March 31, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 121 on March 27, 2020 which required, among other things, the closing of all nonessential businesses and operations for thirty days from March 30th, 2020. If your business is excluded from the list of essent...
Paycheck Protection Loans Available Soon for All Small Businesses
Employment
March 31, 2020
Employers with fewer than 500 employees should contact their bank as soon as possible to start the process of applying for a “Paycheck Protection Loan.” Paycheck protection loans are SBA loans designed to help employers cover payroll costs and ot...