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New York Employees May Begin Taking Paid Sick Leave January 1, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

On April 3, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law, which provides New York-based employees with up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.

The Reauthorization and Revival of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

On December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act), an omnibus statute that is comprised of, among other laws, twelve fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills for the federal government and an economic aid

Congress Passes CASE Act of 2020 and Law Regarding Unauthorized Streaming Services

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

Through the passage of the recent budget bill directed to providing COVID relief, Congress has also passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (the “CASE Act”), essentially creating a small claims “court” within the Copyright Office itself.

The Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act: A Matter of Healthcare Equity?

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

In our December 7, 2020 Blog Post, “Permanent Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services,” we discussed the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (the “Final Rule”) and the regulatory changes made therein by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to expand Medicare telehe

Travel Restrictions at US-Canada-Mexico Land Borders Extended

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

UPDATE DECEMBER 31, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security again extended measures to restrict non-essential travel to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry and ferry terminals.

No Surprises Act Comes as a Surprise – Consolidated Appropriations Act Includes New Restrictions on Surprise Bills

By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21

On December 28, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Appropriations Act”) was passed into law.

[Audio] 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program - Day 3 | Leadership’s Conduct At The Top

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/01/21

Obviously, in every compliance program, the ethical tone of a company and accountability all starts at the top and, most specifically, senior management.

[Audio] Sunday Book Review: January 3, 2021, the Mind Opening Business Books edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 03/01/21

JANUARY 3, 2021 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Sunday Book Review: • Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome by Damon John • Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond by Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm • Lives of the Stoic

When You May Have To Fire Your 401(k) Advisor

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/01/21

For most 401(k) plan sponsors, it’s the financial advisor that serves as their ombudsman. They’re usually the provider that the plan sponsor relies on most to provide referrals to other providers such as third-party administrators (TPAs) and to help out when things aren’t going so well.

[Audio] Daily Compliance News: January 2, 2021, the New AML Law edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 02/01/21

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. Senate overrides Trump veto; AML law changes. (WSJ) 2. FBI increases overseas FCPA investigations. (WSJ) 3. Farewell to Libor. (WSJ) 4. CIOs and WFH. (WSJ)...
By: Thomas Fox

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