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In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the State of Ohio expanded employees’ opportunities to receive unemployment benefits. This, along with the additional unemployment benefits provided under recently passed federal legislation, makes unemployment a lucrative and appealing option for many employees. With the potential for businesses to reopen and/or expand services on the horizon, many employers are wondering what they should do if employees refuse to return to their positions.…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip states across the country, Ohio businesses have been among the earliest to feel the effects of a state imposed Stay at Home Order, with some non-essential businesses choosing to ignore the mandates of Governor DeWine and Ohio’s Director of Health, Dr. Amy Acton. Businesses must be aware however, that not only does this choice increase the risk of contamination and spread of COVID-19, but it also exposes the business to legal risks exceeding the benefit of continued, non-compliant business.…

To believe the reports and news stories, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) has been a success in that thousands of small businesses have been able to take advantage of the relief it provides, but the road was less than smooth.…

The BWC-Employer Services Division will implement two changes in payroll reporting requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency.…

The retirement savings of the American people have been devastated by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes a series of provisions intended to help American’s retirement savings recover once the crisis abates.…

In order to assist employers with determining tax implications and tax credits available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “Act”), the IRS recently issued guidance. An immediate concern of employers is what they should be doing to document leave taken under the FFCRA in order to have what is needed to apply for tax credit. The IRS has now answered that question.…

With the recent passage of legislation at both the state and federal levels, employers have been scrambling to determine whether they fall under the various provisions and what must be done to comply with the new laws. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “Act”) is effective April 1, 2020. The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued guidance regarding the enforcement of the FFCRA. We have put together a summary of some of the most commonly asked questions we have received over the past few weeks.…

In response to the unparalleled upheaval of the U.S. economy as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the U.S. Government has put into place solutions that workers and small businesses can utilize to survive in the immediate term and, potentially, thrive following the slow-down or cessation of the COVID-19 crisis.…

The Department of Labor recently issued additional guidance in the form of FAQs to address many of the questions raised by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).…

By Brandon J. Leal, Esq.…