The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) extended the payroll tax credit available to employers for amounts paid under the EPSLA and EFMLEA through March 31, 2021, but did not extend the mandate to provide the leave. Therefore, employers may elect to voluntarily continue to offer the paid leave to those employees who did not exhaust the leave in 2020. Read more.Read More
A $900-billion stimulus package that includes vital aid for Indian Country is finally on its way. President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill late on Sunday, December 27. Access highlights of the relief legislation that especially impact tribes and tribal members. Read more.Read More
The U.S. Treasury Department has clarified that audits for tribally owned commercial entities which received COVID-19 Relief Funds from their tribes do not have to have a single audit. Read more.Read More
As REDW has long been a strong supporter and partner of the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA), several members of our Human Resources Consulting team participated in the association's annual conference in 2020. Here we provide some timely and informative conference takeaways for HR professionals serving Indian County through the repercussions of the global health crisis. Read more.Read More
In an era of COVID-19 and its eventual end, gaming operations must reestablish and rethink how existing customers are maintained, and new patrons are attained. When examining leadership responsibilities and opportunities around organizational profit growth, the number one reason for lack-luster performance – a void in brand personality. Read more.Read More
Many continue to wonder if tribal and other governments’ Coronavirus Relief Funds will be extended past December 30, 2020. Presently, there is no extension, but according to a recent NAFOA Broadcast, an updated version of the HEROES Act that would provide relief to Tribes is in the works. Read more.Read More
REDW has developed a unique online training program that offers a full menu of COVID-19 training options, specific to Tribes, and each customized for your Tribe’s unique situation. Read more.Read More
Nearly four months after Circus Circus closed its doors, per the Nevada governor’s stay-at-home directive, the well-known Las Vegas hotel and casino joined the swelling ranks of businesses that are suing their insurance carriers over denied claims for business losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.Read More
In the wake of COVID-19, the need to get casinos back to basics while using today’s technology is now more important than ever. In a recent feature in Indian Gaming Magazine, REDW Senior Manager Adam Smith shares some competitive advantages of casino cloud based operations. Read more.
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Recipients of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments have until Friday, July 17, 2020 to file costs incurred from March 1 through June 30, 2020. Read more.Read More
