On July 22, 2020, to combat the District’s increase in coronavirus cases, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an Order that mandates… Read More […]
07/24/2020
Tag Coronavirus
Increase in COVID-19 Related Workplace Claims
According to data collected by a leading law firm[1], about half (43%) of the 283 COVID-19-related lawsuits filed to date… Read More […]
07/13/2020
IRS Issues Guidance for Safe Harbor (401k) Plans
On June 29, 2020, the IRS issued guidance providing updated COVID-19-related relief and other clarifications for sponsors considering mid-year changes… Read More […]
07/07/2020
Trump Proclamation Expands Legal Immigration Restrictions
Effective June 24, 2020, President Trump issued a new Proclamation to expand legal immigration restrictions. The proclamation will bar new… Read More […]
06/26/2020
SBA Releases New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
On June 17, 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new two-page EZ application (SBA Form 3508EZ) as well… Read More […]
06/24/2020
COVID Tax Relief for Businesses
Businesses affected by COVID-19 may qualify for tax relief though credits or deferrals. The following is a breakout of the… Read More […]
06/11/2020
DOL Issues FAQ’s and Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
On June 10th, the DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a series of frequently asked questions and answers… Read More […]
06/11/2020
Businesses Must Keep the ADA in Mind as They Reopen
Effective May 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all individuals wear a mask or cloth… Read More […]
06/11/2020
OSHA Issues First COVID-19 Related Citation and Possible Fine
On May 18th, OSHA sent out its first COVID-19 related citation and possible fine to a nursing home in Georgia. … Read More […]
06/10/2020
Business Reopening Guidelines for Washington, D.C. and Maryland
As of May 29, 2020, the District of Columbia began Phase One of reopening following COVID-19 closures. All jurisdictions in… Read More […]
06/09/2020
Changes to the PPP Loan Program and Forgiveness Eligibility
The U.S. Senate passed by voice vote on June 3, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020… Read More […]
06/09/2020
Michigan Lifts COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order; Workplace Safety Requirements Remain
On June 1, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifted the shelter-in-place order for Michigan due to COVID-19. She is now… Read More […]
06/04/2020