Coronavirus

We aim for education, and it is critical to be proactive during uncertain times.

The coronavirus outbreak has changed the way we personally and professionally live, for the unforeseeable future. Our philosophy is that we will all remain in the best position possible if we are proactive versus reactive. Therefore, we will continue to provide educational updates, so that you can dig into your options, keep your team strong, and remain current as we gain new information and as legislation changes. Our goal is to be the best resource for your business as we face the social and economic effects of coronavirus.

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Returning to Work: Managing Employee Fears during Coronavirus

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

It’s probably safe to say everyone wants the coronavirus to go away. We worry about the risk to our health and the health of those we love. We are also worried about the impact of the economic shutdown on our finances. These two things, however, can be conflicting interests. Thus, it is no surprise that … Read more

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Unemployment Benefits: Expanded Benefits Available under CARES Act

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Many Americans are seeing a stimulus check arrive in their bank accounts or mailboxes. This payment is an attempt by the federal government to alleviate some of the financial strain on American workers. Even with the stimulus check, workers who are currently furloughed, unemployed, or experiencing pay cuts may still be finding it difficult to … Read more

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Journey Workers’ Compensation Policies to Remain in Place

April 20, 2020April 19, 2020

By now, many are starting to see the repercussions for our businesses due to the economic shutdown, prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Some businesses are struggling to pay employees, if they can even remain operating at all. After that, we begin to see the ripple effect. For example, if we can’t make payroll and we … Read more

Journey COVID-19 Business Center

April 22, 2020April 17, 2020

As the country continues to grapple with the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Journey aims to provide clarity. We know you are probably being bombarded by information from many different sources, and we want to help. That’s why, as your trusted payroll provider, we have collected and organized the information in a user-friendly way. … Read more

Fintech Companies to Participate in Paycheck Protection Program

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

By now, many small businesses have heard of the Paycheck Protection Program, a component of the CARES Act, which is responsible for the COVID-19 stimulus package. As we know, the program aims to keep American small businesses afloat during the stay-at-home orders issued by various state and federal government agencies. The program hopes to accomplish … Read more

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USPS Concerns: Why It’s Time to Think About Electronic Payment

April 22, 2020April 9, 2020

It’s nice to have options, and we live a free society where we place value on having choices. For example, we like being able to choose between going out to eat or staying in. Sometimes, it’s nice to visit a restaurant for a sit-down meal. Other times, we want nothing more than a restaurant delivery … Read more

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7 Tips for Working from Home

April 22, 2020April 2, 2020

The American workforce is a dynamic mosaic, with a myriad of pieces making it beautiful, even breathtaking, at times. No two businesses seem to operate identically, and yet the differences in operations don’t necessarily mean better or worse. In fact, we’ve seen some pop-up food trucks achieve similar success as long-established brick-and-mortar restaurants. Still, historically … Read more

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) SBA Loan Reports

April 4, 2020April 1, 2020

Dear Journey Clients, The applications for the “Paycheck Protection Program” (aka “PPP”) will be accepted by SBA approved banks this Friday, April 3rd. We urge all of our clients to speak to their banker about this program and the Employee Retention Tax Credit and decide if one of these options are best (REMINDER: you … Read more

Training Video: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Dear Valued Clients,As a reminder, the new Employee Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA went into effect today, April 1st, for leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. We have immediately implemented the necessary pay codes and tax credits into our system to facilitate this need. We have put together a training … Read more

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CARES Act: How to Apply for a Small Business Disaster Loan

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

When I first saw the words “small business disaster loan,” my mind read the phrase as the loan itself is a disaster. Yes, these are the times we are in, where it seems conceivable that a small business loan itself could end in disaster. However, that’s the opposite of the purpose of the Paycheck Protection … Read more