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On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses. The guidance also addresses issues employers should consider as they ask their employees return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA’s guidelines for reopening nonessential businesses provide general principles for updating restrictions that…

Financial stress is a significant, ever-present burden for many Americans. Money gets tight for everyone once in a while—especially amid crises like the coronavirus pandemic—but for some, it never goes away. In fact, according to an economic report from the Federal Reserve, nearly 4 in 10 American adults wouldn’t be able to come up with…

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released two additional final interim rules to provide further guidance for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers and lenders. Specifically, the two rules provide guidance for loan review procedures, loan forgiveness, and borrower and lender responsibilities. This article provides a general overview of the two final interim rules. For…

According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), malicious cyber actors are taking advantage of public concern surrounding COVID-19 by conducting phishing attacks and disinformation campaigns. CISA is encouraging individuals to guard against COVID-19-related phishing attacks and disinformation campaigns by taking the following precautions: Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails, and be wary…

May will be an important month in our continuing battle with COVID-19. Effective May 4th, Missouri Governor Parson updated our state order and we will begin a phased approach to reopening our state. The City of Springfield and Greene County also issued new orders effective May 4th. Here’s what to expect on May 4th and…

A concise, accessible, easy to understand resource to help answer financial questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Latest Developments HR Consulting Newsletter - March 27, 2020 Understanding the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package SBA Paycheck Protection Program Guide Insurance Financing & Savings Opportunities State of Missouri Guidance on Insurance - On March 18, 2020, Governor Parson…

One of the challenges of implementing reliable cyber security is that the finish line keeps being moved. As security measures continue to improve, so do the methods and tools of cyber criminals. There is a range of possible threats to be aware of when it comes to keeping your organization cyber secure. Here are five…

Every day, more than 3 billion phishing emails are sent out worldwide. These emails are tactics used by scammers to trick you into giving up sensitive information about you or your company. This infographic lists eight tips to avoid email phishing scams. (Click image to zoom) Summary Verify sender's email address. Look for spelling errors.…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has asserted once again that employers must include nondiscretionary bonuses in their employee’s regular wage rate calculations. In a new opinion letter, the DOL outlines how employers may go about allocating lump sum nondiscretionary bonuses that cover more than one workweek. The issue of bonus allocation is important because…

In today’s day and age of just about everything being stored online, the need for strong cyber security practices and policies has never been greater. Cyber crimes and data breaches cost companies millions of dollars every year, and one slip-up in your security can dramatically impact your business’s future. While cyber security measures are necessary…