As we move into uncharted waters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are embracing – without much of a choice – 100-percent remote working for employees. Remote working for GHJ (GHJ) has become a large part of our company culture and a way for us to advocate and support employee work-life balance. However as this pandemic continues to develop and change wi [...]

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. The FFCRA creates new “emergency sick leave” and expands the current Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The FFCRA is intended to address the COVID-19 outbreak by providing paid sick leave, free COVID-19 testing, expanded food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requi [...]

The information contained in this Alert has been updated as of 3/20/20. Please see our newer Tax Alert here with the latest information.The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced that taxpayers will automatically receive a 90-day extension to pay their 2019 taxes that would have been due April 15, 2020. The automatic extension applies to all individuals on up to $1 million [...]

I am writing this from Cape Town, South Africa. COVID-19 has been slow to arrive here, thankfully. However, its economic effects are starting to be felt. Similar to the U.S., schools, universities, restaurants, fitness centers and numerous other businesses are starting to close. But with an already struggling economy, underfunded healthcare systems and facilities, and [...]

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order on Thursday, March 12 stating that state tax filing deadlines have been extended by at least 60 days for California individuals and businesses unable to file a timely tax return or make a timely payment as a result of complying with a state or local public health official’s imposition or recommendation of social distancing mea [...]

Private labels in the food and beverage industry have reached an all-time high. To consumers, the benefits are clear – alternative prices for conventional purchases. However, consumer benefits are accompanied by overwhelming challenges to food and beverage manufacturer brands. By 2018, the private label food industry snatched 19.3 percent (dollars) and 23 percent (uni [...]

GHJ asked Marie DeAeth-d’Almeida, Director of Operations and Grants Management for the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, about public-private partnerships.Q: What is the public-private partnership model?A: That is a great question – and one we hear often! The short answer is that the public-private partnership model is a collaborative endeavor that taps into the efficienc [...]

Originally published in HR Daily Advisor As our world evolves with new technology and diverse people entering the workforce, companies must adapt their recruiting strategy to meet both talent and client demands. The competition for attracting top talent is fierce, but the values of the evolving workplace and workforce must be aligned because clients want a trusted ad [...]

We are kicking off our Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition. Our first guest is Michael Grillo, Film Producer for blockbuster Hollywood films such as Ant-Man, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Michael also [...]

Every five years the Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”) performs a benchmark survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad (“USDIA”) called the BE-10. The purpose of the survey is to collect data about USDIA and provide comprehensive analyses to policymakers. Although BE-10 reports are only statistical surveys (non-tax forms), taxpayers holding an interest in foreign affil [...]