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The COVID-19 pandemic has left the economy in shambles, and many businesses are scraping to survive. As more and more businesses face serious economic hardship, Congress and the Small Business Administration have stepped up to provide a lifeline to cash-strapped companies. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)—rolled out in late March as part of a larger
Like many others, we at Affinity are following the arc of the COVID-19 crisis and remain concerned with the health, safety, and future of those around us—our team, our friends and families, and our extended family of clients, vendors, and industry partners. The amount of uncertainty is unprecedented. That said, we believe there is light
Question: Can we reduce pay because of an economic slowdown due to COVID-19? Answer: You can reduce an employee’s rate of pay based on business or economic slowdown, provided that this is not done retroactively. For instance, if you give employees notice that their pay will change on the 10th, and your payroll period runs
In this crazy time, it’s been a blessing for those printers and creative agencies that are able to convert employees to a work from home position. But for those not accustomed to working from home, it can be disorienting, and both employers and employees could be struggling. Here are five tips to help you and your
On May 1, in a milestone in the printing industry, SGIA and PIA officially combined to create the largest, most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States. The merger of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA) will support future industry growth and longevity. SGIA primarily serves
On May 1, in a milestone in the printing industry, SGIA and PIA officially combined to create the largest, most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States. The merger of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA) will support future industry growth and longevity. SGIA primarily serves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring that workers who either test positive for COVID-19 or are diagnosed by a physician as having coronavirus are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The order means that it will automatically be presumed that the employee contracted the virus on the job if they test positive
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring that workers who either test positive for COVID-19 or are diagnosed by a physician as having coronavirus are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The order means that it will automatically be presumed that the employee contracted the virus on the job if they test positive
State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will accept any workers’ comp claims for a diagnosed case of COVID-19 filed by essential workers. Workers deemed “essential” who contract COVID-19 would be presumed to have caught the virus at work, and hence would be eligible for all normal workers’ comp benefits under the law. Only
State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will accept any workers’ comp claims for a diagnosed case of COVID-19 filed by essential workers. Workers deemed “essential” who contract COVID-19 would be presumed to have caught the virus at work, and hence would be eligible for all normal workers’ comp benefits under the law. Only
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