Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
As we get ready to reopen our businesses and offices after the COVID-19 shutdown, one thing is for sure: Reopening does not mean business as usual. We, as a society, will need to develop a “new normal” since COVID-19 will continue to be in our communities. The most important question facing employers
On Thursday, May 21 Gov. Whitmer rescinded Executive Order 2020-91, issued only three days prior, and released an amended order that now includes new provisions governing outpatient health care facilities. This latest order, Executive Order 2020-97 (Order), also makes some minor adjustments to the workplace safety rules announced earlier in
Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order was further amended today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer via Executive Order 2020-96 (Order). The Order loosens restrictions on individual gatherings, relaxes restrictions formerly placed upon retailers and motor vehicle dealerships, and announces the pending rescission of requirements that health care and veterinary facilities implement
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued two “updated” enforcement memos on injury reporting and OSHA’s enforcement response. OSHA’s guidance on these issues has shifted over time, and these newest iterations take effect on May 26, 2020. According to OSHA, both guidance memos are “intended
On May 12, 2020, the IRS issued Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33. Notice 2020-29 provides employers with more flexibility for mid-year changes under cafeteria plan as well as permits the extension of grace periods and carryovers of unused 2019 FSA amounts through the end of 2020. In addition, the notice extended
On 15 April 2020, the Government published a Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme). This was updated last Friday (22 May 2020) and the full updated Direction can be found here but in summary, these are the major changes and clarifications. MORE.
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.14.2020 – Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation on Monday, April 13, 2020, mandating specific accommodations for “high-risk” employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation prohibits employers from denying leave requests submitted by high-risk health care providers and emergency responders, requires employers to make alternative work arrangements for
On May 19, 2020, Bill 191, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Presumption Respecting COVID-19), 2020 (“Bill 191”), was introduced in the Ontario Legislature as a Private Member’s Bill and its First Reading carried. Bill 191 still must go to Committee, pass a Second Reading and Third Reading, and
The coronavirus pandemic has driven us to uncharted waters, and with this new uncertainty comes litigation. We want to help you understand the types of claims we are seeing and expect to see against employers, what your business can do today to minimize risk of these claims, and some initial
On May 15, 2020, the SBA issued its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application, which you can find here . The application also includes instructions. Below is a summary of some of the issues on which Borrowers have sought guidance. MORE.
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
Smith Anderson: North Carolina
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern time
Title: Safely Reopening Under OSHA
Vorys: Ohio/Texas
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm Eastern time
Title: Coronavirus Return to Work Preparedness
