Non-fuel federal use taxes specific to the trucking industry cost companies over $6 billion a year. A large chunk of change in any year but given the significant cash flow crunches and uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year these taxes are rather onerous. Companies must ensure they are able to make payroll and […]
Trusted Traveler Programs
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Trusted Traveler Programs (Global Entry, TSA Pre✓®, SENTRI, NEXUS, and FAST) are risk-based programs to facilitate the entry of pre-approved travelers. All applicants are vetted to ensure that they meet the qualifications for the program to which they are applying. US Customs and Border Protection administers 4 out of […]
New York City Phase Two: Open Restaurants Plan
After a grueling three months, New York City is ready to begin moving more people back to work in Phase 2 of reopening from the Covid-19 shutdown. This allows employees of offices, real estate services & retailers to return to work. Barbershops & hair salons may reopen but gyms & theaters cannot. Restaurants and bars […]
New York Outlines Reopening Standard for Office Based Work
As New York begins the process of reopening the economy, a key industry in the second phase is office based work. But what will that look like in the era of social distancing? New York State announced guidelines for how offices should operate. These rules apply to professional services, nonprofit, technology, and administrative support. The […]
Amazon to Enforce Social Distancing with Artificial Intelligence
Amazon.com (Amazon) announced that the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) based tracking system to enforce social distancing at its offices and warehouses in an effort to reduce the risk of employees contracting Covid-19. This announcement comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny from US lawmakers, unions, and customers over whether enough is being done […]