PPP Flexibility Act and HR Best Practices: An ESC/TSA Webinar

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ESC  and Tronconi, Segarra and Associates (TSA)  hosted a virtual webinar to share updates and information related to relief programs and employees in the workplace.  We heard from ESC’s Liz Warren and CPA’s Chuck Pezzino and Tom Mazurek from the TSA COVID-19 Response Team.  They shared the latest developments in COVID-19 relief programs, as well as HR requirements and best practices now that employees are back in the workplace or returning soon.

PPP Flexibility Act and HR Best Practices

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PPP Flexibility Act and HR Best Practices as Employees Return to Work An ESC/TSA Zoom seminar Thursday, June 18, | 10 – 11:30 a.m. EST Overview Please join Tronconi Segarra & Associates and Employer Services Corporation as we share updates and information related to relief programs and employees in the workplace. Our panel of experts … Continued

Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

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House Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 As expected, the House passed H.R. 7010, their Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 yesterday. The Senate is expected to address its own PPP amendments bill when it returns from recess next week. If the bills the House and Senate pass are different, they will have … Continued

OSHA Increasing In-Person Inspections

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Your Safety Plan OSHA has announced they are increasing the number of in-person inspections in all types of workplaces due to COVID-19, and they have made it known that they expect businesses to have an exposure/infectious disease control plan. You can begin to develop your business plan by completing the state’s safety plan template. Components … Continued

Release of PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

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Treasury/SBA Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions On Friday May 15, 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP … Continued

COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines for NY

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NY Summary of Reopening Guidelines May 21, 2020 As we continue to move in a positive direction with reopening the state, we wanted to share with you several important reminders in this ever-changing time. NYS has posted reopening guidelines, which can be found here. These guidelines pertain to both essential and non-essential business and all … Continued

Legal and People Issues Surrounding the Pandemic: An ESC/Gross Shuman PC Webinar

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ESC’s Chief People Officer, Liz Warren, and Hugh C. Carlin, Esq., an attorney and shareholder with Gross Shuman PC, hosted a virtual panel discussion. The discussion focused on legal issues, people issues, and recommended best practices surrounding the anticipated return to the workplace in the WNY community.

Handling Your Emotions in a Pandemic

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Handling Your Emotions in a Pandemic Strategies for Managing Stress An ESC  Zoom seminar Thursday, May 7,  2020 | 10 – 11 a.m. EST Overview Please join ESC featuring Whitney Bower, HR Business Partner, for an interactive presentation focused on strategies to manage stress during a crisis. Topics covered will include: What stress during an … Continued

Bringing Your Employees Back

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Creating a Plan to Re-Open and Bring Your Employees Back An ESC  Zoom seminar Thursday, April 30,  2020 | 10 – 11 a.m. EST Overview Join our EVP and Chief People Officer, Liz Warren, for a detailed discussion on the steps to re-open your business: Establishing a timeline for your re-opening and return to work … Continued