EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA

Information posted as of April 24, 2020. On April 23, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. The new FAQs were added…

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Employer Advisory Session: Business Guidance Around Maximizing Loan Forgiveness

Many businesses across the country have applied for and received funding via the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – the federal small business loan program designed to incentivize business owners to keep employees on their payroll. While the second wave of funding began this week, many businesses find themselves in the midst of their 8 week…

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Spring Home Maintenance

It’s springtime! With the nicer weather comes responsibilities to be sure you keep your home in good shape. Consider these home maintenance tips as you gear up for spring: Check your gutters—Inspect gutters or downspouts to ensure the spring rainfalls will properly drain away from your home to avoid flooding or water damage. Inspect the…

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FMCSA Extends Waiver of HOS Requirements until May 15th

On Apr. 9, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended its emergency declaration to provide some commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with an immediate waiver from the agency’s hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The waiver will now apply through May 15, 2020. Direct Assistance The waiver applies to CMV drivers who are providing “direct assistance”…

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CVSA Postpones 2020 International Roadcheck

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect daily life, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the postponement of its International Roadcheck. The International Roadcheck is an annual, three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North America. It…

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