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COVID-19 Tax Alert – The Tax Man Lends a Helping Hand

Written By Lee C. Hodge

As we all adjust to the "new normal" of social distancing and working remotely, Congress is very close to passing its phase 3 legislation (called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") to …

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Employers Required to Post Employee Rights Notice Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Written By Hayley R. Wells

As employers continue to weather the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") has issued some guidance to help businesses and employees understand the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (…

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Working Remotely and Cyber Security During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP and Erica B. E. Rogers

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 is rapidly increasing throughout the United States, requiring more and more employers to rely on employees working from home. While this is a necessity under current conditions, es…

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Essential Documents: Preparing for COVID-19

Written By Eldridge D. Dodson

In this unprecedented and uncertain time, health experts are providing us with the facts about COVID-19.  Being well-informed enables us to know what measures to take in avoiding exposure to COVID-19 – starting…

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Are Health Care Providers Exempt from the FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements?

Written By Emily G. Massey and Grant B. Osborne

And who is a "health care provider?" These are questions we have grappled with since the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act ("FFCRA") was enacted one week ago (March 18, 2020).  Here is what we know so far. The F…

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Alert: Congressional Leaders Strike Deal to Bring Financial Help to the Nation, Details Unknown and the Deal Is Not Yet Law

Written By James W. Norment

As our entire way of life is being disrupted by the COVID-19 public health crisis, Congress moved closer to some sort of federal help on Wednesday, March 25. The COVID-19 relief bill being debated in the Senate h…

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