Here is an update as of 4/2/20 from AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt: LobbyIt is closely monitoring the developments of the stimulus package and implementation. The implementation stage is under way and some additional guidance has come out from the agencies – Paid leave guidance Employee Retention Credit Paycheck Protection Program Additionally, Congress is already discussing […]
Update from AWFS advocacy agency LobbyIt as of 5:30 p.m. ET on 3/26/20: The Senate passed the third round of stimulus funding and anticipated that the House will pass the bill tomorrow morning. Below is a summary of key provisions: Small Business Administration – Paycheck Protection Program The CARES Act would expand the […]
The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting a national online dialogue to provide employers and employees with an innovative opportunity to offer their perspective as the Department develops compliance assistance materials and outreach strategies related to the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The ideas and comments gathered from this dialogue […]
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt prepared this summary of business credits related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 03.20.20 This evening, the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor jointly announced the outlines of guidance, to be released next week, on the new tax credits available to small businesses to cover the costs of the […]
This update was prepared by AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt and shared with all AWFS Member Primary contacts on Friday 3/20/20: March 20th Update We know that things are moving quickly, and we’ve drafted this summary to provide you with an update on what legislative action has taken place this week, summarize the latest developments, and […]
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt has shared information about the COVID-19 Stimulus Package and would like to know our feedback on the legislation. Does it adequately address our member companies’ needs and concerns? Is anything left out? Now is our time to have input in the process. COVID-19 Stimulus 2.0 (as of 03.17.20) As we […]
