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Return to Work Guidance for After COVID-19 Shut Down
Comprehensive Resource Helps Companies Plan for Return in Compliance with Key CDC Recommendations Late last week an Alabama task force issued initial recommendations for businesses and their employees on how they might safely return to work. At the same time,...
Compliance ✔- Relief for Health and Welfare Plans
The federal government provided COVID-19-related relief for health and welfare plans through various guidance. Most recently, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 to extend the deadline for certain tax filings and payments. This accommodation applies to Form 5500s for health...
The CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Update
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The PPP...
In Business Alabama: Paul Barber Discusses Insurance Issues During the COVID-19 Crisis
As part of a series discussing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on various businesses and industries, our President Paul Barber authored an article for Business Alabama magazine sharing his insights into the impact of the outbreak on the insurance space. Regarding...
Compliance ✔- Unemployment Benefits: Alabama and CARES Act
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which became law on March 27, 2020. This third phase Congressional response to COVID-19 expands unemployment benefits provided by states. Highlights include an additional $600 weekly...