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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has granted temporary relief from the in-person notarization and witness requirements for spousal consents under qualified retirement plans. From January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, participant elections (including spousal consents, participant elections, agreements, or communications) required to be notarized or witnessed […]

On June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration issued a proclamation that suspends the entry into the United States of foreign nationals on H-1B, H-2B, L, and certain J (interns, trainees, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs, or summer work travel program participants) employment-based nonimmigrant visas along with their dependents.  The June […]

On June 3, 2020, the President signed into law the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Flexibility Act”). You can read more about the Flexibility Act here. Earlier this week, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a new Loan Forgiveness Application to implement the changes imposed by the Flexibility Act. […]

On June 3, 2020, the President signed into law the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Flexibility Act”). You can read more about the Flexibility Act here. Since that time, both the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and Department of the Treasury have worked to update their original guidance to reflect […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued two revised enforcement policies as economies reopen in states around the country.  First, OSHA is increasing on-site inspections in all types of workplaces.  Second, OSHA has revised its enforcement policy for recording cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. Increasing On-Site Inspections […]