Labor Market Overview
Inflation. Inflation. Inflation. We not only hear that word 15 times a day, we experience it every day – at the gas pump, supermarket, and before that work coffee and bagel purchase. Many [...]
Legalized Marijuana and Work
Marijuana is now legal in some form in 35 states and Washington, D.C. with 7 additional states having decriminalized marijuana possession and 2 states legalizing CBD oil use. (You can find the [...]
Out-of-State Employees
Among the many changes to “business as usual” forced upon businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is the reality of more employees working from home. Whether due to regulatory shutdowns or the [...]
American Rescue Plan Act Analysis
The American Rescue Pan Act (ARPA), the 1.9 trillion relief act passed by Congress and signed into law on March 11, 2021 contains many COVID-19 relief and stimulus measures. The following are [...]
Legislative Updates in 2021- What to Expect!
Along with a new year, January 1, 2021, brought many employers new regulations to follow. Affinity HR Group is tracking legislative updates in your state so we are ready to advise you on what it [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
Employers who received an original Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan were given eight weeks from the loan origination to restore their workforces to pre-coronavirus employment levels and pay [...]
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Analysis
On Friday March 27, 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The following are provisions most relevant for small to mid-sized businesses and [...]
Workplace Impacts of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Here’s what you need to know: Only applies to businesses with fewer than 500 employees All federally required leave is reimbursed or subsidized by the federal government Requires 10 days (2 [...]