ERC Is the Largest, Most Generous Support for SMBs Since PPP For businesses that have seen a drop in receipts of over 20%, the ERC offers substantial, generous support for SMBS that are dealing with the fallout from COVID-19. Business owners should carefully...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released to its website guidance and model notices to help employers comply with the federal COBRA premium subsidy put in place by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To review the benefits and requirements of the Cobra Subsidy,...

White House Urges Employers to Provide Paid Time Off for Vaccinations Eligible Employers. An eligible employer is any business, including a tax-exempt organization, with fewer than 500 employees. An eligible employer also includes a governmental employer, other than...

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which became law on March 11, 2021, provides government-subsidized free COBRA coverage for a six-month period from April through September 2021 for employees (and their family members) who experience a loss of group...

As shared in a prior post, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on December 31, 2020. At the end of 2020, Congress extended the employer tax credit that supported the use of FFCRA-like leave to employers who wanted to voluntarily provide...

COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing recipients from getting sick. Health experts and scientists are still investigating how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. The world community is hopeful that they will also reduce or eliminate...

Many employers are not aware of the benefits that can be gained from the recent amendments to the Employee Retention Credit program. It was made more accessible with greater benefits for small and mid-size employers. What Has Changed? The Employee Retention Credit is...