The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) has made the following announcement regarding changes to the email mailbox from which employers will be receiving their statements. It is important for employers to receive their statements as payment to the BWC may affect coverage and other matters: Email Notices to Come From New Address Beginning August 2,…
Addiction – Not Generally an Exception to Early Withdrawal Penalty Under the federal tax code, individuals who take an early distribution from a retirement plan or traditional IRA are subject to a 10% tax. There are several exceptions that apply. One of these exceptions is a distribution made to an individual who has suffered a…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the repayment deadline for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) for businesses that initially took a PPP loan, but did not meet the self-certification requirements at the time that they applied for the loan. The deadline is now automatically extended from May 7, 2020, to May 14, 2020. Companies that were…
With the constant changes due to COVID-19, business owners and employees alike are trying to figure out how to navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and related laws. Join us for a 1-hour webinar on Wednesday, May 6th at 2:30pm EST, to answer some of the most common questions. Presentation by Brixey & Meyer and Pickrel,…
Updated: 3/23/2020 In response to the coronavirus health emergency, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation(BWC) announced that it is temporarily deferring payment of employer premiums for March, April, and May until June 1, 2020. In addition to providing this assistance to employers, the BWC also announced that it will continue to pay Temporary Total Compensation…
Updated: 3/23/2020 In response to the coronavirus health emergency, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation(BWC) announced that it is temporarily deferring payment of employer premiums for March, April, and May until June 1, 2020. In addition to providing this assistance to employers, the BWC also announced that it will continue to pay Temporary Total Compensation…
Updated: 3/19/2020 On March 18, 2020, Congress passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) which will provide temporary assistance to employees and businesses experiencing coronavirus interruptions. The Act becomes effective April 2, 2020, which is 15 days after the President signed the bill into law. The bill contains two key provisions for employers and…
Updated: 3/19/2020 On March 18, 2020, Congress passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) which will provide temporary assistance to employees and businesses experiencing coronavirus interruptions. The Act becomes effective April 2, 2020, which is 15 days after the President signed the bill into law. The bill contains two key provisions for employers and…
Legal Updates on Employer Confidentiality Rules During Workplace Investigations: Protecting Employees and Employers On December 16, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), in Apogee Retail LLC d/b/a Unique Thrift Store (“Apogee”), held that employer rules that require employees to maintain confidentiality during workplace investigations of employee misconduct are lawful under the National Labor Relations…
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. The new rule will take effect on January 1, 2020. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s…
