HSB Blog
COVID-19 - What's New From CDC, DOL, EEOC and SCDEW
May 22, 2020
Pertinent COVID-19 updates were recently issued by the CDC, DOL, OSHA, EEOC and IRS.COVID-19: Recommendations for Return to Work and Continued Business Operations
May 15, 2020
South Carolina businesses have either continued to operate or are reopening in a confusing and uncertain environment with COVID-19 remaining a real threat for the foreseeable future based on the infection data provided by DHEC and CDC.
COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know About Permissible Medical Inquiries and OSHA Requirements
March 11, 2020
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced March 11, 2020, that the WHO has officially declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) a pandemic.FFCRA Not Extended, But Credits Still Available
December 29, 2020
By: Perry MacLennan
President Trump signed the new stimulus bill this week, which DID NOT extend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA was established in March but expires December 31, 2020. Businesses were anxious to see whether Congress would extend the effectiveness into 2021.
Federal Court Strikes Down Portions of FFCRA Regulations
August 05, 2020
On August 3, a New York federal judge struck down several provisions of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule applicable to both types of leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and the Emergency Family Medical Leave Act (EFMLEA).PPP Update: SBA Issues Additional Interim Final Rules
May 23, 2020
One week after issuing the long-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application, summarized here, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued two interim final rules on May 22, 2020 addressing loan forgiveness, loan review procedures, and borrower and lender responsibilities.Estate Planning in the COVID-19 Era
May 14, 2020
In uncertain times like these, COVID-19 reminds us to be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have an estate plan in place?Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Add $310 Billion to Paycheck Protection Program
April 22, 2020
The United States Senate passed a bill on Tuesday, April 21, to increase the $349 billion cap under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” would add another $310 billion in funding to the PPP, increasing the total amount to $659 billion.Comprehensive Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program
April 14, 2020
On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a historic $2 trillion stimulus package to provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses. One of the most important components of the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA).