The response to the COVID-19 outbreak is rapidly evolving but we're doing everything we can to adapt, stay informed and support our clients.
If you’re running a small business or non-profit there are a ton of important updates to keep track of. Below are recent communications we’ve sent to our clients, helpful resources and other updates that will hopefully be useful to employers at this time.
Cognos HR Updates:
PPP Loans and CARES Act Legislation: What Employers Need to Know about Loans, Tax Relief and Next Steps - updated 11-18-20
The FFCRA: employer requirements & what it meanS for your business - updated 07-24-20
CARES ACT RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS (401k) FAQs - Updated 04-08-20
Recordings of our Recent Educational Webinars - Updated 06-18-20
Other Resources:
Return to Work
State of Illinois Phase III Guidelines for Offices via IL Dept. of Commerce - May 24th, 2020
City of Chicago Industry Specific Guidelines for Phase III Reopening via City of Chicago - May 29th, 2020
State by State Reopening Guidelines via US Chamber of Commerce
CDC’s Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President's Plan for Opening America Up Again via CDC - May 20, 2020
An extensive summary of the CDC’s initiatives, activities and tools in support of the Whole-of-Government response and re-opening. Includes industry specific guidelines and links to resources on a variety of topics.
PPP Loans
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator via The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). For more information watch this demo video (updated July 24, 2020).
Most Recent Checklist and Instructions for PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508 via the SBA
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application (updated June 16th) via SBA and The Treasury
CARES Act & IRS Tax Information Summary for Individuals and Businesses via Pasquesi Partners, LLC
Q&A on Using the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act via Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Updated FAQs/Guidelines for borrowers applying for PPP Loans via Treasury Department - May 27, 2020
FAQ’s for PEO clients applying for PPP Loans via NAPEO
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
DOL releases Q&A to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA - April 1, 2020
Employer Guidelines for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) via the Department of Labor
State and Federal Unemployment:
Information on State Specific Unemployment Insurance/Benefits - search by State database via CareerOneStop.org
Other Information Sources:
Department of Labor Coronavirus Resource Center - workplace safety, wages, hours and leave, etc.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus Information Center
Comprehensive And Updated FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19 Coronavirus via Fisher Phillips LLP