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Executive Orders & Regulations

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27. The law is meant to provide economic assistance to industries, businesses and workers. The $2 trillion relief package contains many provisions, of particular importance to PEOs is the Paycheck Protection Program. 

CARES Act-Final Text
Senate Finance Committee FAQs on the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act-Senate Democratic Leadership

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to Small Business Tax Changes
American Benefits Council Summary of CARES Act
UWC's Summary of UI Provisions in the CARES Act
UWC's Analysis of Department of Labor's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program 


NAPEO Resources on the CARES Act
Sample Notice to Clients on New CARES Act Options
Summary of Payroll Assistance Programs in the CARES Act