Compliance
Webinar: OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
December 22, 2021
This session was presented on January 20, 2022. Presentation Slide Deck Confused about which OSHA reporting and recordkeeping requirements apply to your organization? In this session, Monica Schwing from Mineral, our HR Partner, will review these requirements – who …
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Human Capital Management: What Is It & Why Is It So Important?
June 22, 2021
Effective human capital management (HCM) is what makes an organization a well-oiled machine. Your employees aren’t interchangeable, easily replaced cogs; collectively, they are the linchpin – the most critical resource for functionality and success. Just like any other type …
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Paving a Smooth Path to Return to Work, Despite the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
June 15, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, vaccinations, social distancing, facial coverings, and other safety measures have curbed the effects. Since the highest peak in January 2021, new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been on the decline nationwide. As of …
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The Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program Is Now in Effect
June 7, 2021
Beginning on Monday, June 7, 2021, all Massachusetts employers are temporarily required to make paid leave time available to employees for COVID-19-related illnesses, quarantine, and vaccinations. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3702, An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency …
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Unemployment Insurance: The Data, Recent Legislation & the Unintended Shockwave
May 19, 2021
In terms of basic structure, the public unemployment insurance (UI) programs we have in place today are not that different from the programs initially established under the Social Security Act of 1935. The labor market and the need for …
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Key Provisions for Employers & Individuals
March 18, 2021
On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill was approved by the House (220-211) on March 10th, following the approval in the Senate (50-49) …
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Why Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook the Employee Retention Tax Credit
January 31, 2021
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was originally established by the CARES Act to help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The ERTC is a refundable tax credit applying to the 6.2% employer portion of employee Social Security payroll tax, …
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SBA & Treasury Release Guidance for the Next Wave of PPP Loans
January 15, 2021
The phased reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began on January 11th with limited access. For the initial phase of the program’s reopening, the SBA has only accepted loan applications from participating community financial institutions (CFIs). On Friday …
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Congress Passed COVID-19 Relief Package: What’s Next?
December 23, 2020
Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, on December 21, 2020. The Act is currently with President Trump and awaits his signature. The legislation includes several provisions that will affect employers, PPP loan …
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