CAPLAW News Alerts
CAPLAW’s news alerts contain breaking news on the legal and financial topics important to the Community Action network.
November 27, 2023
Topic: OHS Proposes Revisions to HSPPS
October 12, 2023
Topic: OMB Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
September 13, 2023
Topic: Update on Possible Federal Government Shutdown
September 8, 2023
Topic: DOL Proposing to Increase Salary Level for FLSA Overtime Exemption
April 4, 2023
Topic: Head Start Vaccine Mandate Vacated Nationwide
January 10, 2023
Topic: Head Start Removes Masking Mandate, but Vaccine Requirement Remains (for Now)
August 12, 2022
Topic: OCS Issues Guidance on Spending Regular and CARES CSBG Funds
June 14, 2022
Topic: I-9 Flexibility Extended; Changes to the Form Forthcoming
May 11, 2022
Topic: OHS Clarifies Term of Head Start Prior Approval Waivers
March 1, 2022
Topic: OHS Pauses Monitoring on Head Start Mask Mandate
February 16, 2022
Topic: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: Final Rule Clarifies and Provides Flexibilities
January 13, 2022
Topic: Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Mandate; Allows CMS Mandate to Take Effect
January 3, 2022
Topic: Head Start Vaccine and Mask Requirements Blocked in 25 States
December 22, 2021
Topic: OSHA Mandate NOW in Effect, Compliance Deadlines Extended
November 29, 2021
Topic: Head Start Issues Vaccine Rule; Masking Required Immediately
November 23, 2021
Topic: More Details on the Head Start Vaccination Requirements
September 10, 2021
Topic: Game Changer: Highlights of the President’s New Pandemic Strategy
August 27, 2021
Topic: Supreme Court Settles Eviction Moratorium Dispute: Evictions May Resume
August 18, 2021
Topic: Stepping Back to Move Forward: Updated OSHA COVID-19 Guidance Responds to CDC Recommendations
August 4, 2021
Topic: CDC Issues Limited Eviction Moratorium Through October 3
July 30, 2021
Topic: Return of the Masks: CDC Response to the Delta Variant
June 21, 2021
Topic: OSHA Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Guidance for Employers
June 3, 2021
Topic: EEOC Issues Updated Workplace Vaccination Guidance
May 25, 2021
Topic: OHS Instructs Programs to Expect New Normalcy
May 20, 2021
Topic: OSHA Recognizes New CDC Vaccination Guidance
May 14, 2021
Topic: New CDC Vaccination Guidelines – Implications for CAAs
April 30, 2021
Topic: Executive Order Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors (not Grantees)
March 16, 2021
Topic: The American Rescue Plan Act: Highlights for the Community Action Network
February 22, 2021
Topic: OSHA Issues Updated Guidance for COVID-19 in the Workplace
October 2, 2020
Topic: Office of Head Start Limits Wage and Benefit Flexibility
September 29, 2020
Topic: Executive Order Limits Diversity and Inclusion Trainings by Federal Contractors
September 15, 2020
Topic: DOL Issues Revised Rule on FFCRA Leave in Response to Court Ruling
September 10, 2020
Topic: CDC Issues Nationwide Residential Eviction Moratorium
August 31, 2020
Topic: UPDATE: Treasury Department Issues Employee Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance
August 26, 2020
Topic: Executive Order Defers Employee Payroll Taxes – Or Does It?
August 17, 2020
Topic: Final Uniform Guidance Revisions Issued
August 12, 2020
Topic: Federal Court Strikes Down Certain FFCRA Leave Rules
July 17, 2020
Topic: OCS Issues Guidance on Role of States and CAAs with respect to CARES Funding
June 5, 2020
Topic: PPP Amendment Expands Loan Forgiveness Options
May 29, 2020
Topic: PPP Guidance on Loan Forgiveness and SBA Review Process
May 28, 2020
Topic: Office of Head Start Issues Further Guidance on COVID-19 Response and Reopening
May 14, 2020
Topic: PPP Loans Under $2 Million Qualify for Safe Harbor
May 1, 2020
Topic: SBA Guidance on Economic Necessity for PPP Loans
April 23, 2020
Topic: Funding for PPP and EIDL Replenished
April 14, 2020
Topic: Key Points in OCS IM #157: Guidance for COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020
Topic: CAPLAW CARES Act Resources for Nonprofit CAAs
April 1, 2020
Topic: IRS Issues Guidance on Claiming Credit for Paid Leave
March 31, 2020
Topic: ACF Issues Guidance on Administrative Flexibilities
March 30, 2020
Topic: DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Paid Leave Requirements
March 27, 2020
Topic: CARES Act: Historic Supplemental Funding for Key Community Action Programs
March 25, 2020
Topic: DOL Guidance: Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Effective April 1; DOE COVID-19 Guidance for Weatherization
March 20, 2020
Topic: Paid Leave Under COVID-19 Response Act: What CAAs Need to Know
March 13, 2020
Topic: OCS and OHS Funding Source COVID-19 Updates
March 5, 2020
Topic: Managing Coronavirus Risks: What Should the Community Action Network Think About?
February 24, 2020
Topic: Supreme Court Lifts Public Charge Injunction in Illinois – Rule Now Effective Nationwide
January 31, 2020
Topic: USCIS Announces Public Charge Rule Implementation Date
January 30, 2020
Topic: OMB Proposes Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
January 28, 2020
Topic: Supreme Court Allows Public Charge Rule to Take Effect
December 23, 2019
Topic: Congress Repeals Tax on Nonprofit Parking and Transportation Benefits
December 3, 2019
Topic: Head Start Background Checks Further Delayed, Comments Requested
October 15, 2019
Topic: Federal Courts Issue Injunctions Blocking Public Charge Rule
September 24, 2019
Topic: DOL Announces Final Overtime Rule under the FLSA
August 12, 2019
Topic: DHS Issues Final Public Charge Rule
January 10, 2019
Topic: Update on Partial Federal Government Shutdown
October 1, 2018
Topic: Head Start Background Check and QRIS Requirements FURTHER DELAYED
January 18, 2018
Topic: Update on Possible Federal Government Shutdown
June 26, 2017
Topic: Quick Tips for Approaching WIOA Deadline
December 8, 2016
Topic: New Head Start Background Check Requirements DELAYED
November 23, 2016
Topic: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks New FLSA Overtime Rule
September 2, 2016
Topic: HHS Issues Final Head Start Program Performance Standards