Today, during our NAPEO Federal Affairs Committee call, we heard from senior staff members under two US senators – one from each party – and were allowed to ask questions about the new stimulus package coming down the line from…
Today, the Governor of Louisiana announced he will be extending Phase 2 until at least August 7th, hoping that by this time cases will be trending down again so we can start to work towards entering a new normal. Delta…
One of the most frequently asked questions that our HR team receives is: Can we require our employees to wear masks? While ADA requirements may complicate things for those with employees facing medical conditions that preclude them from wearing masks,…
The US Chamber of Commerce has sent an 18 page letter to Congress for addressing the needs of small businesses for any next round of stimulus packaging. Additionally, Senate Republicans have released a summary of the liability language in advance…
Great news today for Louisiana auto insurance! The governor has finally signed the previously vetoed bill to reform civil litigation, lowering the maximum amount one can win in a car accident lawsuit and ultimately decreasing premiums for state residents. Additionally,…
Today, the State of Louisiana website was so inundated with hazard pay applications opening to essential workers, all of their servers shut down, including ones used for things like paying taxes. The State eventually had to come out and advise…
Interesting article today from our local business newspaper about the Louisiana Unemployment Trust Fund at risk of running out of unemployment dollars before the end of September. Since this is a common threat for all states facing unprecedented numbers of…
Louisiana Governor has signed House Bill no.70 during the recent special session, which provides a one-time $250 hazard pay to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Applications for the payment will be open from Wednesday, July 15, through October through…
This is a replay of the client training held on Thursday, July 9, 2020. In it, we reviewed the latest PPP updates, some new technology we’re rolling out to help manage employee terminations, and the latest COVID-19 data.
Happy Friday! Hope everyone has had a great week. I don’t have to tell you that it’s extremely hot outside, so please be very careful and heed our safety precautions as this heatwave passes over the next few days. Also,…
