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Government Affairs & Legal

IHA has collected a variety of resources to help members stay on top of current legal and technology issues.

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Explained

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Explained

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020 created a new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for employers who: Had operations partially or fully suspended as a result of orders from a governmental authority due to Covid-19, orExperienced a decline in gross receipts by more than 50% in a quarter compared to the same quarter in…

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Supply Chain Issues Add to Economic Concerns

Supply Chain Issues Add to Economic Concerns

As the United States looks to sustain its economic recovery to pre-pandemic levels and beyond, there are potential warning signs that this might not go as smoothly as hoped.  For example, though job openings climbed to a record 8.1 million in March, pointing to a surging labor demand as the economy reopens, many companies are struggling to fill those positions.  Some…

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Tax Hikes on the Congressional Agenda

Tax Hikes on the Congressional Agenda

On March 31, President Biden announced the first half of his “Build Back Better” initiative, the $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan.  Presented by the White House as an infrastructure plan, this massive proposal covers a broad range of functions that go beyond the conventional notion of “infrastructure” to include programs such as $400 billion for home and community-based…

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COVID-Related Legislative and Regulatory Changes for Employers

COVID-Related Legislative and Regulatory Changes for Employers

On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law.  The $1.9 trillion “ARP” is different than the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that passed with bipartisan votes in March 2020 and initiated the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and new tax breaks.  Aside from targeted financial programs for…

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State Legislation Looks to Manufacturers to Fund Recycling Costs

State Legislation Looks to Manufacturers to Fund Recycling Costs

In recent months, a barrage of state-level bills has been introduced throughout the country seeking to generate revenue from product manufacturers for the costs of recycling their products and packaging.  Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bills seek to extract funding from manufacturers to cover the escalating costs of recycling materials.  Traditionally, these…

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Biden Administration Workplace Rule Changes

Biden Administration Workplace Rule Changes

One policy area that’s seeing a big shift in Washington, DC, involves workplace rules and regulations. The Biden Administration, along with the Democratic sweep of Georgia’s two Senate seats, will add impetus to legislative and regulatory labor law changes concerning overtime pay; what constitutes a joint-employer; the test to determine an independent contractor vs. an…

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Summary of Key Business Provisions in the “Coronabus” Package

Summary of Key Business Provisions in the “Coronabus” Package

On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed the $2.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133 (a/k/a “Coronabus”), a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill merged with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for FY21.  The 5,593-page legislative package was signed by the President on Dec. 27 and following is a summary of key provisions for IHA members: COVID Relief…

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Biden Administration Trade and Counterfeit Policies

Biden Administration Trade and Counterfeit Policies

Despite legal challenges, former Vice President Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the U.S. on Jan. 20, 2021 appears inevitable and he and his team have been announcing their picks for key posts in a Biden Administration.  Of particular interest for IHA members will be Biden’s approach to trade and where his policies will differ from the Trump…

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ADA Website Lawsuits Will Continue

ADA Website Lawsuits Will Continue

When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the focus of Title III in the law was, and still is, providing accessibility for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations and commercial facilities. Framers saw Title III’s language exclusively in terms of “brick and mortar” and the internet wasn’t contemplated then.…

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