Here’s what we’re up to, what we’re thinking about, and what legal developments might affect your organization.
All Natural PPP Enhancement
As it's been widely reported, today the House added its approval for the next round of PPP loan funding, sending the bill to the President for signature. Here's a link to the bill, which increases funding for PPP loans under the SBA 7(a) program from $349 billion, to...
FFCRA Paid Leave and More Clarity for Employers
Two weeks in, we know a lot more about the paid leave requirements under the COVID-19 legislation, and the news is generally good for small employers and healthcare-related businesses. I wanted to do a longer update to share some thoughts on how this has progressed,...
Viral Update 3-26-20: DOL Input on 50 Employee Cutoff; Posters; Maine Tax Filing Extension
While we wait for the next federal legislative dump to send us back into furious reading and digesting, here are some take-aways on what's already happened, and an opportunity for small businesses to do something about this paid sick and FMLA leave requirement that...
Links for MDA Webinar Resources
Here are some important resources that will be covered in our upcoming Maine Dental Association webinar. If you would like a copy of the slide deck, please submit your contact information here and in the question field, type "MDA Slides" and I will be happy to send it...
Order to Go or Ordered to Close? Understanding Gov. Mills’ Executive Order
This afternoon, Gov. Mills issued An Order Regarding Essential Business and Operations, requiring non-essential businesses to close to the public. I've been fielding lots of questions this afternoon and I think it's important for folks to read the order for...
COVID-19 Paid Leave: Status of Small Employer Exemption
I gotta say, I'm pretty cheesed at our national leaders who say they're doing everything to help small businesses, and who then pass a paid sick and family leave bill that ONLY targets small businesses with less than 500 employees. So while Wal-Mart isn't bound to...
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