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DOL Publishes FFCRA Employee Rights Poster

March 25, 20201 min read

The Department of Labor released the attached poster that should be used for notifying employees about their rights under the new FFCRA (Families first Coronavirus Response Act). The law’s paid sick…

Alabama gives guidance on SBA loans

March 21, 20201 min read

Alabama Gov. Ivey gives guidance on seeking SBA loans for businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. Read here for more information: Alabama's Gov. Ivey gives guidance on SBA loans Are you concerned…

DHS Announces I-9 Flexibility

March 20, 20201 min read

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security has announced temporary flexibility in requirements related to I-9 compliance. This will allow employers adopting telework practices an…

Georgia COVID-19 Unemployment Rules

March 19, 20201 min read

The Georgia Department of Labor issued emergency unemployment rules with harsh penalties. If you have employees in Georgia, these regulations will apply to your organization. Read here for more…

Ohio COVID-19 Update

March 19, 20201 min read

The Governer of Ohio has issued updates on COVID-19 for businesses including guidance on temporary workers. Read here for more information: OH COVID-19 Updates from Fisher Phillips Are you concerned…

Coronavirus Response Act

March 18, 20201 min read

Today President Trump signed into effect the COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act, which contains provisions for emergency sick leave and emergency expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act. There…

Birmingham Response Plan Approved

March 17, 20201 min read

City of Birmingham announces $15 million response plan The City of Birmingham Alabama has announced a $15 million response plan including a stimulus package for small businesses affected by the…

IRS Extends Tax Payment Deadline

March 17, 20201 min read

IRS Extends Tax Payment Deadline During the White House briefing today, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that taxpayers will get a 90 day extension on paying their 2019 taxes. Note that…

3 Tips Your Business Can Use to Kick Off the New Year

December 26, 20182 min read

Whether you're trying to create a better work/life balance, be more productive, cut down on meeting time or just be a better communicator with your employees, you can use some of these techniques to…

We Feel Your Pain

December 21, 20181 min read

The Worst of the Top 10 Challenges for Small Businesses. What’s a small business owner’s biggest headache? The answer is, ironically, healthcare. That’s not all. According to Small Business Trends…

The ABCs of PEOs

November 16, 20182 min read

The acronym "PEO" stands for "Professional Employer Organization." If you are a small business, becoming part of a PEO can save your company thousands of dollars in health insurance costs, it will…

We're Simpeo

November 09, 20182 min read

That’s the way we’ve always done it and why should we change? Those words are like nails on a chalkboard. Status quo is just not in our DNA. We’re constantly looking for new and better ways to work…

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