COVID-19 is forcing an unimaginable number of small businesses to lay off their teams without much notice. And since 94%…
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A Breakdown of how the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses and Workers
On March 27, the $2 trillion coronavirus relief law—also known as the CARES Act—was passed by the federal government to…
10 Million Unemployment Claims: Just The Tip of the Iceberg
Because we fundamentally track the work of small businesses and their employees, we were able to see in real-time the…
The Real-Time Impact COVID-19 is Having on Small Businesses and Workers
The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a devastating impact on small businesses and hourly workers whose hours, shifts, and…
How to Use Homebase in the World of COVID-19
COVID-19 is forcing many communities to adopt social distancing and work-from-home lifestyles, resulting in many challenges for small businesses. In…
A Guide to the Paid Leave Rules in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law to help employees at small businesses…
Free Business Services During COVID-19 for Small Business Owners
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are now required to adopt social distancing and work-from-home lifestyles. These mandates…
7 Changes That Can Help Your Business Stay Open During COVID-19
As the world changes and people move indoors to stop the spread of COVID-19, businesses of all shapes and sizes…
Financial Resources for Workers Affected by COVID-19
This article on COVID-19 employee resources was last updated on March 25. We also have a list of financial resources…
Financial Resources for Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
This article on employer financial resources was last updated on March 25. We also have a running list of financial…
10 Powerful Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for Small Teams
In 2020, Employee Appreciation Day falls on March 6. However, it’s important to get in the habit of showing employees…
What Should Small Employers Do About COVID-19?
As Homebase’s Head of People, I first wrote this article to share how I’m developing our response to COVID-19. But…
A Small Business Guide to Staying ADA Compliant
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was enacted in 1990 in an effort to…
What is the ACA Small Group Special Enrollment Period?
It’s not easy for small businesses to provide health care benefits. It’s expensive to offer group health insurance because the…
How to Offer Paid Leave without Breaking the Bank
If we’ve learned anything from the 2020 labor law trends, it’s that paid time off from work is an important…
How to Provide Sexual Harassment Training to Your Employees
Sexual harassment has been a hot topic among legislators thanks to the issue finding its way into the national spotlight…
7 Tips for Hiring Minors to Fill Summer Jobs
If you were to ask a panel of teenagers what their favorite aspect of summer is, the most popular answer…
A Breakdown of the Guidelines for Hiring Unpaid Interns
An internship is often seen as a great learning experience and a step in the right direction towards a desired…
What do Employers Need to Know about OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) is a crucial law with which to familiarize yourself—and your employees—as…
Here’s What You Need to Know about the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal employment law that was implemented in 1993 by the U.S….
