I’ve heard that OSHA released new COVID-19 workplace guidance. Are there any new requirements?

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Technically, no. OSHA’s new guidance is advisory in nature and creates no new legal obligations. However, one of President Biden’s first acts after being sworn in was to sign an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety that...

Payroll Tax Deferral Executive Order

There are still unknowns with the President’s executive order regarding payroll tax deferral. Though the order is set to begin 9/1, there is currently not enough information available from the treasury to begin this deferral process.  This option may not be available...