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Families First Act DOL Posters
The DOL has issued a couple of useful links on its website. The first is regarding posters required that must be hung in the workplace and any other
What Does the State-of-Emergency Mean for Maine’s Construction Companies?
Yesterday, Governor Mills issued an Executive Order with rules governing business operations during this state of emergency. Under the order, construction is considered an essential
Governor Mills Releases Executive Order Affecting Businesses in Maine
The rapid spread of COVID-19 is changing personal lives and day-to-day business operations across the globe. In the U.S., starting with the State of Washington
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Small Business Interruption (SBI) Loans
The Senate has released its proposed Phase III coronavirus economic stimulus proposal on March 19, 2020. There are a significant number of proposals that are
Taxpayer COVID-19 Filing and Tax Payment Relief
The IRS has released Notice 2020-18 which supersedes Notice 2020-17. This notice follows additional statements from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on Friday March 20th about providing
U.S Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Issues Administrative Relief for Organizations Receiving Federal Grants and Aid
On March 19th, the OMB issued M-20-11 to provide relief to grant and award recipients and flexibility to the awarding agencies in order to expedite
Avoiding Common 401(k) Plan Missteps
Your company’s 401(k) benefit plan is a key incentive for attracting and retaining the employees responsible for maintaining (and increasing) your cash flow, customer relationships,
Payroll Tax Deferral: What’s New Since Trump’s Executive Order?
Update as of November 4, 2020: The IRS has provided reporting instructions for employers who have begun deferring the employee portion of Social Security tax
Federal Reserve Updates Guidelines For The Main Street Lending Program
Update as of November 4, 2020: As of October 30th, the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) has provided close to $4 billion by way of
SBA Issues PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaires to Borrowers of $2M or More
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has developed two questionnaires, one for nonprofit borrowers and one for for-profit business borrowers, that will go to Paycheck Protection
SBA Issues Procedural Notice Addressing Changes of Entity Ownership for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients
On October 2nd, the SBA issued a procedural notice addressing the banking procedures involved in changes of entity ownership for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan