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New Payroll Code for Payments to Furloughed Employees During COVID-19
The Division of Insurance has approved a new “payroll” classification code (0012) to allow employers a record keeping method to isolate payrolls attributed to paid, furloughed employees during the COVID-19 business shutdowns. This ruling went into effective on March...
Keeping Watch of Hurricane Isaias
Isaias is the ninth tropical storm and second hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. In the last 24 hours, NOAA has the projected track of Hurricane Isaias to have the eye of the storm track over southern Massachusetts sometime between Tuesday night and...
Hurricane Safety
Along the Atlantic Seaboard, June through November is known as hurricane season. According to top hurricane forecasters from Colorado State University, there are 16 named storms predicted to form in 2020. With a 69% chance for at least one major hurricane to make...
Flood Risk Awareness | Critical In Our New World
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. The Pew Charitable Trust recently reported that nearly half of U.S. states are expected to experience significant flood events during the spring of 2020. In just the past few years, major flood...
COVID-19 Personal Auto Insurance Credits & Relief Programs
The on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing financial hardships for many people throughout Massachusetts, the U.S. and beyond. Additionally, governmental shelter-in-place advisories have led to a significant decrease in road traffic and the average number...
How an Organization Can Turn the PPP into a “Zero-Cost” Loan
The biggest impact of the CARES Act came via the "forgiveness" provision within the $349 billion Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered via the SBA loan program. If organizations meet specific eligibility criteria, allocate the funds during a specific timeframe/for...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act comes as a continued response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that is significantly impacting the United States. The Act is...
Family First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)* was passed through Senate and signed by President Trump. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FFCRA addresses emergency paid leave and additional Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions...
After the Storm – Helpful Tips Following a Hurricane
Hurricane season occurs between June 1st to November 30th every year. While the hurricane itself ends, these storms leave considerable damage behind. Here at RogersGray, we work with top carriers to make sure you’re prepared, covered, and safe for when the unexpected...
Business Insurance Coverage and Coronavirus
There is an abundance of concern in our communities regarding Coronavirus. As a businessowner we realize this pandemic is unchartered territory. Escalating risk of employee illness and lost income from business interruption are key considerations. Workers Compensation...
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