As the number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases continues to grow in the United States, employers should be aware of their legal obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSH Act”). Employers that… Read more
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COVID-19 Slows, but Doesn’t Stop, Litigation in Virginia Courts (Coronavirus and the Law)
Like most industries, the justice system has not been immune to the impacts of COVID-19. Many courts have issued orders which drastically alter the timeline of cases in unprecedented ways. This article summarizes the response… Read more
Additional Guidance on COVID-19 Emergency Leave – DOL Issues Temporary Rule (Coronavirus and the Law)
On April 1, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor issued a temporary rule that provided some much-needed guidance for Americans wading through the twists and turns of the Families First… Read more
CARES Act Provisions and Other Coronavirus Issues Affecting Financial Institutions (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) included several provisions affecting financial institutions. Debt Guaranty Authority (Applicable to Insured Depository Institutions) The CARES Act amended provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform… Read more
Employee Retention Credit: IRS & Treasury Guidance on the CARES Act (Coronavirus and the Law)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government enacted laws designed to relieve the payroll tax burden on employers. Eligible employers may be entitled to refundable tax credits under both the Families First Coronavirus… Read more
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Are an Additional Option for Emergency Working Capital (Coronavirus and the Law)
For businesses struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are two primary programs for obtaining emergency working capital: the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL) which is discussed here, and… Read more
Bankruptcy Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
In the current challenging times, it is important for consumers and businesses of all sizes to understand their options for financial relief, including bankruptcy. Recent changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code offer small businesses more… Read more
Payroll Protection Program Summary for Lending Institutions (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act, a stimulus package providing $2 trillion in economic aid to individuals and businesses,… Read more
The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program Through the CARES Act (Coronavirus and the Law: Legislative Update #3)
This article was last updated on April 3, 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, by President Trump. The CARES Act, a… Read more
Updated HIPAA Guidance on Disclosing Information about COVID-19 Patients (Coronavirus and the Law)
New HIPAA guidance clarifies when healthcare providers may disclose information about patients who may have been infected with or exposed to COVID-19 to law enforcement, paramedics, first responders and public health authorities. The guidance, issued… Read more