I have been reminded lately of a poem I heard years ago that has always stuck with me.  It seems especially appropriate to share right now, and I urge everyone to take its message to heart: One ship drives east and another drives west With the selfsame winds that blow. Tis the set of the

The CARES Act passed by Congress last week, and the Families First Act a couple weeks before that, introduced a number of new employment credits, loan programs and grants for small businesses and non-profits.  They make for a dizzying array of options, and it can be confusing trying to figure out how they differ, where

On March 18th, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which implemented new mandates for paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave.  Even small employers with fewer than 50 employees are subject to the requirements in most cases.   These requirements go into effect tomorrow, April 1st, and all employers are required to