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DOJ Announces Largest Employee Retention Credit Fraud Indictment

On January 22, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of seven individuals in the largest Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud scheme to date. According to the indictment, the defendants filed more...more

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New 2021 Covid-19 Paid Leave And Tax Credits

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In the past week, there have been several overlapping laws enacted regarding COVID-19. On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation which mandates that all New York employers provide paid leave of up to four...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

A Summary of the Key Individual and Business Tax Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act provides $1.9 trillion in COVID-19-related stimulus and relief to individuals and businesses struggling from the challenges...more

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The American Rescue Plan Act: How the New Legislation Affects Employers

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Within this $1.9 trillion relief Bill, Congress extended certain previously enacted COVID-19 stimulus package provisions and expanded on...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: The American Rescue Plan, OSHA’s New COVID-19 Directive, and NY Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine PTO - Employment...

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Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, COVID-19 recovery and safety are top of mind as new stimulus funding, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) directive, and paid leave requirements are put in...more

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A Guide For Employers To The American Rescue Plan Act

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is an enormous and intricate piece of legislation that has direct consequence for employers. Signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, ARPA mandates several important...more

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American Rescue Plan Act Extensions, Changes To Select Tax Credit, Compensation Deduction Provisions

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expands upon some popular tax credit provisions and makes other changes to a key tax provision regarding compensation deduction limitations. These changes are summarized below...more

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Employment Tax Credit Incentives Added to Encourage Employers to Provide Relief to Employees

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Extension of Credit for Paid Leave Provided When There Is No State or Local Law Mandating Such Paid Leave The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) amended many provisions. It amended the employer credit under...more

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What Employers Need To Know About Latest Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Package

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Federal lawmakers agreed to a second round of stimulus legislation late last night, sending a nearly 6,000-page bill to President Trump for his expected signature. The proposal allocates $900 billion in economic relief to...more

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What Employers Should Know About the New Congressional COVID Relief Bill

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After months of debate, Congress has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign, a COVID-19 relief, appropriations, and tax bill. Doubtlessly, the Bill, which is nearly 6,000 pages long, will undergo much scrutiny and...more

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East Coast Employee Leave Snapshot: New Leave Laws in New York, New Jersey, and the City of Philadelphia

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States and municipalities continue to take action to fill in the gaps left by federal legislation providing leave, including for reasons related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New York, New Jersey, and the City of...more

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Here We Go Again: California Employers Face Third Round Of Stay-At-Home Orders

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On December 3, 2020, the state issued a new regional stay-at-home order which requires additional industries to close or scale back operations based on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity in the region. The order separates the...more

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San Diego City Council Expands Paid Sick Leave and Implements Employee Recall & Retention Policies

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On September 8, 2020, The San Diego City Council passed two ordinances to protect vulnerable workers amidst the pandemic, effective immediately. The COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance requires large companies...more

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Dickinson Wright COVID-19 Resource Guide

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Dickinson Wright created the COVID-19 Resource Guide as an easy-to-use document for businesses and individuals. We thank our knowledgeable authors and contributors, who provided their time and talent to produce these...more

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The California Legislature Is Back in Town! Which Pending Bills (and Executive Orders) Will Impact The Workplace?

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After returning from its hiatus on May 4, the California legislature has wasted no time in drafting a flurry of new bills which will affect employers in the aftermath of the state’s response to COVID-19. While the state...more

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Developing a Plan to Bring Your Employees Back to Work

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Some state governments have released their plans to allow certain businesses to reopen, ending statewide stay-at-home orders. Our Labor & Employment Group identifies issues likely to arise as workers are invited to return to...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Congress did not, however, provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, small businesses must...more

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COVID-19 Developments for UK Employers: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Annual Leave Carryover

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In updated guidance to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced March 20, the UK government gives employers much needed clarity about how the scheme will work in practice, as well as details on the permitted carryover...more

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The CARES Act: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers

On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The CARES Act is the most expansive economic stimulus package in American history. The Act...more

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Labor Cost Reduction Options for Employers in a Distressed Economy: The CARES Act and Other Considerations

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Employers are considering whether to implement layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions in light of the economic uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert reviews significant considerations for employers that...more

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The CARES Act: Bullet Point Summary of Labor & Employment Issues

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more

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CARES Act Stimulus Will Permit Business Loans To Cover Payroll, Expand Unemployment

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Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...more

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CARES Act Summary – Employees, Unemployment Insurance, and Assistance to State and Local Governments

Assistance to State, Local and Tribal Governments - The CARES Act establishes a $150 billion “Coronavirus Relief Fund” for state, local and tribal governments to use to cover any costs related to COVID-19 that had not...more

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COVID-19 – Contingency Planning for Reducing Employment Costs

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As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, employers will undoubtedly be formulating contingency plans to deal with the economic downturn and uncertain weeks, or months, ahead. The unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has caused the...more

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