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Dec. 03
The ESOP Association and Employee Ownership Foundation Have Moved!
The ESOP Association and the Employee Ownership Foundation are now located in our new headquarters!
Dec. 01
Washington Alert: ESOP Supporter Joins Biden's Council of Economic Advisors
Economist Jared Bernstein has been selected to serve on by President-Elect Joseph Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors. Bernstein previously served as the chief economist to Biden during his tenure as Vice President in the Obama Administration.  For ESOP companies, the move is particularly good news because Bernstein is very familiar with ESOPs and the benefits they provide.
Oct. 27
Washington Alert: Reps Neal and Brady Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Americans’ Retirement Security
October 27, 2020, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX), both ESOP Champions, introduced the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020. This bipartisan legislation seeks to help Americans successfully save for a secure retirement.
 
Oct. 26
Pandemic in the Workplace: ESOP Companies Are Superior at Retaining Jobs & Pay, Protecting Employee Health
In the midst of the pandemic, companies that are owned by their employees are dramatically outperforming other firms in such key areas as securing employees’ jobs, and maintaining work hours, salary, and workplace health and safety.
Read the key findings >
Oct. 08
Washington Alert: 2020 Congressional & Gubernatorial Roadmap
Your high level roadmap to the 2020 congressional and gubernatorial elections. 
Apr. 27
Washington Alert: CARES Act Analysis of How Small Businesses Should Assess “Necessity” in Obtaining (or Considering Whether to Immediately Repay) Paycheck Protection Program Loans
There has been a clear shift in the political environment propelled by public discussions of certain large, public companies obtaining loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), including Shake Shack, Ruth’s Chris and others[1]. During this time, many small businesses have been quoted in the press expressing frustration with their inability to access the PPP program prior to the first round of guarantee authority being exhausted.
 
Apr. 24
Washington Alert: ESOP Association Advocacy Helps Score Major Win for ESOPs
New guidance assures that ESOP companies are eligible for key federal relief under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Apr. 24
Washington Alert: EEOC Guidance Can Help Employers Plan to Return to Work
New guidance and a resource page from the EEOC can help reduce risk as employers make plans to reopen their businesses.
Apr. 22
Washington Alert: Senate Passes Interim Relief Funding, House to Vote Thursday
Congress and the Trump Administration have reached a deal on a new round of coronavirus aid entitled the Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act of 2020. The ESOP Association has remained aggressively engaged with key leaders in Congress and the White House to ensure ESOPs and employee owned businesses remain front of mind as legislation is drafted.
Apr. 08
Washington Alert: Senators Tell SBA That ESOPs Qualify for Relief, Urge Clear Instruction to Lenders
In response to TEA request, two influential Senators take action to clear the way for ESOPs to receive PPP funds.