On December 27, 2020, the President signed the next stimulus bill that Congress passed on December 21, 2020, that includes additional funding for
H-1B Employers Take Notice
On October 8th, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tightened restrictions on the H-1B visa program in
D.C.’s Mandatory Social Distancing And Worker Protection Policies Effective August 20, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on August 13, 2020, the D.C. City Council enacted the Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Emergency
Maryland Employers – Salary History Ban And Wage Range Notice Effective October 1
An amendment to Maryland’s existing Equal Pay for Equal Work Act takes effect on October 1, 2020, and affects compensation discussions and information
What Virginia Employers Need To Know About Mandatory Infectious Disease Preparedness Plans
In last week’s blog found here, we summarized the key takeaways from Virginia’s Temporary Emergency Standard effective July 27, 2020. The standard
What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Temporary Emergency Standard
On July 15, 2020, Virginia became the first state in the nation to establish requirements for employers to control, prevent and mitigate the spread of
Immigration Policy Changes and the Potential Impact on Your Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of employment, including nonimmigrant workers seeking to enter the U.S. temporarily to work.
COVID-19 Relief – What You Need To Know About The Paycheck Protection Program
The PPP is a provision of the stimulus bill called the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) passed by Congress to assist
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In response to the numerous client inquiries concerning dealing with COVID-19 in the workplace, Smart HR will exclusively devote blog content to
