Category: Breaking News
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Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Opposing Orders for Texas Businesses
Posted on 10.18.2021
Texas Governor’s Executive Order On October 11, 2021,Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order (EO) GA-40 which states that “no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Breaking News, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Texas News
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NEWS: New Sexual Harassment Laws Now In Effect & EEO-1 Filing Deadline Extension
Posted on 09.02.2021
New Sexual Harassment Laws Went Into Effect September 1 Governor Greg Abbott signed two new bills in August, SB 45 and HB 21, which broaden protections for Texas employees who file sexual harassment claims. Both laws went into effect on Wednesday, September 1. Employers should take heed of the impact these new laws will have … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Texas News
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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Has Been Signed, Now What?
Posted on 03.15.2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. As this is new information, there will be additional guidance from federal agencies in the coming weeks on administering parts of the Act. You may be most familiar with additional stimulus payments and the expansion of earned income … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19
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Important Texas Workforce Commission Updates
Posted on 07.06.2020
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently posted some important updates regarding work search requirements for those collecting unemployment. The June 30th announcement states that it will delay the reinstatement of the work search requirement for unemployment benefits in Texas. This requirement, which is federal law, was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the outset, TWC has stated … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild, Texas News
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on 06.15.2020
The recently created Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) addresses several concerns expressed by businesses regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While the PPP loans were met with great enthusiasm, the program’s rollout left many concerned about the possibility of being unable to meet the requirements for full loan forgiveness. Below is a summary of … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, Helpful Tips, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild
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How To Navigate The Coronavirus In Your Business
Posted on 03.09.2020
The entire world is reacting to the spread of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), and as a business owner, it can be difficult to navigate through this issue. There are questions concerning the impact this virus could have on our businesses, our employees and our communities. Knowledge is power, and in this case, knowledge is the … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation, Breaking News, Proactive Response