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Small Business Administration Employer Liability Issues

The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA... more +
The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -
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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2024

This is a Special Two-Week Edition of the DirectEmployers Week In Review (for the period December 19,,2023 through January 1, 2024). DE publishes this Special Edition each year at this time to report what you missed when so...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 2022 #2

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - GSA Awards Blanket Purchase Agreements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Procurement - The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Blanket...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2021

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT - COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Critical Implications of OSHA’s ETS for Federal Government Contractors - On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2021

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Watch Your Step: Avoiding False Claims Act Violations from Limitations in Subcontracting and Performance of Work Requirements - Members of the government contracting community are...more

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Biden Administration To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Large Employers

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President Biden directed the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard ("ETS") requiring that all employers with more than 100 (100+)...more

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Are We Ever Going To See A COVID-19 ETS And, If So, What Will It Look Like? My Meeting With The White House This Week Didn’t...

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The one question on everyone’s mind is when, if ever, will employers learn whether OSHA will actually issue the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) that OSHA delivered to the White House’s Office of Management and...more

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Restaurants are Prime Targets for FLSA Lawsuits: 6 Tips for Employers Relying on the Tip Credit

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for the food and beverage industry.  With stay-at-home orders, operational capacity restrictions, and indoor dining limitations imposed on restaurants and bars across most...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 2021 #3

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs - With over 50% of the adult population in the United States...more

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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Eligibility and Next Steps

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, includes within Section 5003 a $28.6 billion appropriation to establish a Restaurant Revitalization Fund (the “RRF”) to provide...more

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Leading Your Business in 2021: What You Need to Know, Now

The global pandemic has inflicted worldwide losses on several different levels. The economic costs threaten to impact nearly every type of business and have significant long-lasting consequences. How can you put your...more

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COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know

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The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses - January 2021 #2

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT - 2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers - Undeniably, 2020 was a year like no other. Faced with a global pandemic and a tumultuous election, employers were...more

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[Webinar] COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know - February 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - September 2020 #4

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT - DOL Proposes Update to Independent Contractor Status Under FLSA - The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. The proposed rule would revise DOL’s...more

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Navigating Adapted Operations Advisory Series: Part Two - Insurance Coverages Concerns and PPP Loan Requirements

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Who Needs to Know - Employers who are reopening (or have already reopened) by bringing employees back to their workplaces. Why It Matters - Bringing a workforce back to the workplace, whether from teleworking,...more

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Have Your Employees Been Misclassified as Independent Contractors?

Now May Be the Perfect Time to Address Compliance in Order to Maximize the Benefits of the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Credit - Whether mandated by the government or as a result of economic...more

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Furloughs, Workforce Reductions, and Facility Closures Due to Coronavirus: Important Defined Benefit Plan Reporting Obligations

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Employers face unique legal and financial challenges in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. One such challenge includes the impact of a potential furlough, workforce reduction, or facility closures on benefit plan...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - March 2020

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CLIENT ALERT: FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation / Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts - On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule that amends the Federal...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2019 #4

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW - DoL Collected a Record Amount in Discrimination Settlements in Fiscal Year 2019 - According to Bloomberg Government, the Department of Labor (DoL) collected more than $27 million from federal...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2019 #3

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - The Supreme Court Clarifies Vague Arbitration Clauses Affecting Class Disputes for Growing Businesses - For most small to medium-sized businesses, the threat of a class action is not...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - March 2019 #4

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HEARING ON THE SMALL BUSINESS RUNWAY EXTENSION ACT - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., concerning the implementation of...more

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PilieroMazza Legal Advisor - Third Quarter 2017

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In this Issue: - The All Small Mentor/Protégé Program, One Year Later: Lessons Learned and a Key Milestone - Protecting Your Employees and Confidential Information when Working with Teaming Partners -...more

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PilieroMazza Legal Advisor - Fourth Quarter 2015

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More Small Business Subcontracting Plan Changes: SBA Proposes to Allow Subcontracting Plan Credit for Small Business Subcontractors at any Tier - Following recent proposed changes to the FAR’s small business...more

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PilieroMazza Legal Advisor - Third Quarter 2014

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In this issue: - Avoiding Pitfalls with Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts - What Is Enough Consideration of Small Business Interests? – GAO Denies Protests Against GSA Consolidation of Small...more

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Government Contracts Quarterly Update - July 2014

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The Government Contracts Quarterly Update is published by BakerHostetler’s Government Contracts Practice team to inform our clients and friends of the latest developments in federal government contracting. Topics will...more

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