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On November 4, the White House announced that OSHA is issuing a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that applies to employers with 100 or more employees (covered employers*). Below are answers to questions you might have about the OSHA vaccine mandate as an employer.  Please note that a federal appeals court temporarily […]

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his action plan to fight the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine mandates outlined in the plan directly affect many employers, including businesses in the healthcare field or those with 100 or more employees. The safety requirements will be enforced by the Department of Labor and […]

In the US, cyber-attacks happen as often as every 39 seconds. As technology becomes more integrated into our personal and professional lives, prioritizing cybersecurity measures is critical.  Unfortunately, PrismHR, one of Nextep’s technology partners, was recently targeted by one of these threat actors, leading to a disruption in service for portions of Nextep’s online account. One […]

On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed a new stimulus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, into law. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is geared to boost the economy and help provide wider access to COVID-19 vaccinations in an effort to curb the effects of the ongoing pandemic.  This is the third stimulus package […]

It’s more critical than ever to make sure your business has a stable foundation. Businesses must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and keep a solid financial footing through hard times. Here are 4 ways a PEO can help your business have more financial stability and weather trying times: PEO + OVERALL COST SAVINGS […]

After months of stalemate, a second COVID-19 relief package has been passed. On Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, the president signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill to help Americans through the ongoing pandemic. It is part of a larger package to keep the federal government funded through the current fiscal year. Our teams are digesting the details […]

We recently reported that President Trump signed an executive order and three memoranda for COVID relief. With no interference thus far from Congress, those orders are scheduled to become active September 1.  One of the memoranda we are most frequently asked about is the “payroll tax holiday.” This provision gives employers the option to let employees […]

In an ever-changing world, we know it can be a challenge to keep up with what’s new, especially when it comes to your business.  That’s why we want to make sure you understand the recently passed proclamation that impacts work visas. On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that extends the restrictions from […]

Please visit our COVID-19 resources page with more information for business owners and employees. The U.S. Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) updated the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness application. Not only did the Treasury and SBA simplify the full loan forgiveness application, they also released a new EZ Forgiveness Application for […]

Employers are now prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ+ employees On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled employment discrimination on the basis of a worker’s sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  It is already illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of […]

Please visit our COVID-19 resources page with more information for business owners and employees. Updates from the U.S. Department of Treasury and SBA. On June 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance to provide clarity on the recently passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). Here are […]

Recent events have brought discussions of diversity and inclusion, particularly around race, to the forefront. While we don’t have all of the answers, we do have some that may be useful to you within your own companies.  Q: What is the difference between diversity and inclusion? A: Diversity can include race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, […]