As states have started re-opening for business with guidelines, here is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s interactive map which summarizes state-specific reopening information to help businesses navigate local rules and guidelines. The map details information about employee screening, limits on [...]
Face masks are one tool utilized for preventing the spread of disease. They may also be called dental, isolation, laser, medical, procedure, or surgical masks. Face masks are loose-fitting masks that cover the nose and mouth, and have ear [...]
Employers across the nation are in uncharted territory when it comes to keeping their workplace and its customers safe against an unfamiliar virus in Covid-19. Under the OSH Act of 1970 “the employer shall furnish to each of his [...]
Many states are putting together strategies for re-opening and allowing people to return to work. However, there are sure to be strict guidelines as it pertains to easing the restrictions on individuals and businesses. The plateau of COVID-19 cases [...]
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "FFCRA"), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, provides small and midsize employers refundable tax credits that reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave wages [...]
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement regarding the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: “The SBA has processed more [...]
Last week, a huge amount of applications for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were submitted to banks all over the country, and it’s likely that many more will be submitted in the coming weeks. So far, businesses [...]
Press Release April 9, 2020: The Federal Reserve on Thursday, April 9, 2020, took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and [...]
During this unprecedented time, many questions have been brought to our attention. One of which involves employer retaliation against workers who feel their work environment might feel unsafe to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S Department of Labor's [...]
The purpose of business interruption insurance is to indemnify the policyholder in case of a covered loss for the income that would have been earned had no loss occurred, subject to limitations in the coverage forms. Coverage is written [...]
