CDC-Issued Updated Employer Guidance
The CDC has issued new and revised guidance regarding its mask wearing recommendations.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into effect. This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Texas Lifts Mask Mandate. Now What?
On March 2, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, which lifts Texas’ mask mandate and COVID-19 operating limits for certain businesses, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law. This new legislation includes the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act), which provides a breadth of benefits to businesses designed to address the economic fallout from the pandemic.
Reporting Fraudulent/Imposter Unemployment Claims
Imposter unemployment insurance (UI) claims continue to be a national problem. While some states may experience higher concentrations than others, it is not a new issue, but continues to plague both innocent victims and state UI agencies.