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23
Sep
An analysis of countries outside the European Union. DOWNLOAD the full index here: The EIB COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index - An analysis of countries outside the European Union |
There is a lot that we do not yet know about the health effects of COVID-19. We do not know how the virus is spreading, or why it is causing a high death toll in some countries and a lower one in others. We do not know when we will find...
23
Sep
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, furlough or layoff status, is an exercise with many moving parts. Employers need to follow a reasoned strategy to address COVID-19-related risks and other considerations associated with recalling some or all of a workforce to develop a sensible back-to-work protocol.
Troutman Pepper is issuing a series of client advisories, Navigating Adapted Operations, to...
23
Sep
Key Notes:
On October 15, 2020, WOSBs or EDWOSBs may no longer self-certify for a set-aside or sole source contract.
WOSB and EDWOSB certifications can be obtained from the SBA, other federal agencies, or a certifying entity approved by SBA.
The final rule also makes economic disadvantage criteria consistent between the EDWOSB Program and 8(a) BD Program.
Background
Since 2015, women-owned small businesses (“WOSBs”) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (“EDWOSBs”) have been allowed to self-certify their status to compete for...
22
Sep
Insight from HSBC and BCG on how trade could power economic growth - and the steps needed to unlock that potential.
Download the full report here: THE $10 TRILLION CASE FOR OPEN TRADE
Embracing open and fair trade could boost global GDP by USD10 trillion a year in 2025, according to a major new report co-written by HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The $10 Trillion Case for Open Trade provides compelling evidence of the potential benefits of liberalising commerce as policymakers aim...
22
Sep
Read on for an overview of updates on immigration and global mobility issues, including those involving visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates, restrictions on travel and the new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee schedule.
Visa Processing at U.S. Embassies and Consulates
While some consulates are reopening to provide visa services, many are still closed for routine visa processing or are only offering limited services. For example, the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina started accepting applications for F,...
21
Sep
Key insights
Develop a financial plan so you can evaluate strategies, consider creative alternatives, work through different scenarios, and collaborate with your team.
Reimagine your business and forge a new path forward in how you serve your customers.
Utilize dynamic modeling to understand the financial impact of business decisions — and so you can adjust accordingly.
Identify leading indicators and forecast stimulus packages and tax credits.
As you set your sights on 2021, it’s probably hard to imagine how to...
21
Sep
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) following a federal court’s decision that invalidated a handful of regulatory provisions interpreting the FFCRA. Although the DOL was widely expected to address the court decision through revised regulations and/or court action, these new regulations throw additional curveballs for employers already struggling to comply with extensive COVID-19-related legislation.
Decision Invalidating Parts of Rule and DOL’s Response
On August 3, 2020,...
21
Sep
The EACC, in partnership with the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), wants to keep its members up to date with the latest developments in property taxes in the USA and Europe. IPTI has put together a selection of brief reports from articles contained in IPTI Xtracts which can be found on its website (www.ipti.org).
USA
New York: For those hurting before COVID, property tax relief can’t come soon enough
J. Crew, JC Penney, Pier 1 Imports, GNC, Brooks Brothers, Lord and Taylor,...
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