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Letting Employees Go – Is it a Furlough or Layoff, and Does it Matter? (Coronavirus and the Law)
The only constant we have experienced during this pandemic is uncertainty. An unfortunate reality for any employer is there may come a time when you may need to let some workers go to accommodate business… Read more
The IRS Announces the Extension of More Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines (Coronavirus and the Law)
New Notice of Extended Deadlines In a further response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on taxpayers, on April 9, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-23, 2020-18 IRB, 04/09/2020, extending more tax deadlines to… Read more
Main Street Loans Are Another Relief Option for Small & Medium Businesses (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Main Street Lending Program was approved as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Congress intended the program to provide another source of loans to small and medium-sized businesses…. Read more
Employee Benefits Considerations for Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
The COVID-19 pandemic has many employers making tough choices including reductions in force, reducing hours, and reducing compensation for employees. Employment decisions, in turn, affect employee benefit plans and policies. Employers need to review their… Read more
Following OSHA’s General Duty Clause During the Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
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
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