Blog Posts
April 2020
DOL & SBA Post Rules and Guidance on FFCRA and PPP
The DOL has posted the rules on paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. These rules are quite lengthy, but if [...]
Don’t Forget the Cost Survey!
With everything else going on these days, it is easy to lose track of the smaller items. We have received some cost surveys [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Available April 3
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain [...]
Coronavirus Resource Page Now Available at TCGA
With all the issues related to the Coronavirus changing daily, we have set up a Coronavirus Resource page. It is now available on [...]
Cares Act Reference Material
We have been getting quite a few phone calls relating to the Cares Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the status [...]
March 2020
Essential Critical Infrastructure and Cotton Gins – what we know so far
We have received quite a few phone calls with members asking about how cotton gins fit into the "Essential Critical Infrastructure Guidance". We [...]
Cares Act Stimulus Package Passed
The third COVID-19 package, a $2.2 trillion dollar program was approved on Friday. There are many aspects to the package, with sections designed [...]
Spanish Poster Now Available for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to post a notice for all employees of their rights under this act. The [...]
Required Poster for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to post a notice for all employees of their rights under this act. The [...]
Shelter in Place Orders – What do we do?
We are starting to see areas in Texas where shelter in place orders are beginning to take effect. TCGA and other industry organizations [...]
USDOL Releases Guidance
News Release U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus [...]
N95 dust masks needed
As you are all aware, the Coronavirus is straining the supply of personal protective equipment that is available to health professionals. We have [...]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Explained
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has been passed. Click Here to read a very good summary of this Act provided by ADP, [...]
COVID-19 Preliminary Guidance for Gins
We have received several calls from members with questions about steps gins could take to deal with the COVID-19 virus in the workplace. [...]
USDA-ARS Publishes Specifications for Module Feeder Camera System
In the ongoing effort to eliminate plastic contamination, USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a module feeder camera system with the associated [...]
