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The Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“FMLA+”) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Expansion Act (“EPSLEA”), set to take effect on April 1st, authorize the Department of Labor (“DOL”) to issue regulations that exempt small businesses with fewer than
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By now it is clear that the coronavirus outbreak in the United States is negatively affecting many commercial tenants and landlords. One of the clearest examples is Cheesecake Factory’s recent announcement that it’s planning a “rent strike” for April across…
The impact of COVID-19 on international travel seems to be changing day-by-day as travel restrictions are announced at the state, federal and international levels. In addition to travel restrictions, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) recently announced that it is…
On March 28, 2020, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Executive Director Cheryl Lymon circulated a letter to contractors and design professionals detailing the obligations of businesses holding OFCC contracts during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The letter reiterates the importance…
The IRS is temporarily suspending many collection and enforcement functions through at least July 15, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS’s “People First Initiative” is intended to provide relief to individuals and businesses facing uncertainty over…
On March 27, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 197, which, along with provisions for child care, education, elections, government operations, health care, public retirement systems, and taxation, extended the time period for certain civil, criminal,…
On Friday, March 27, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an order that would ensure every state contractor that is operating as an essential business is following best practices regarding social distancing, cleaning, etc. DeWine also reiterated in his afternoon press…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) enacted on Friday, March 27, provides relief in the form of a fully refundable payroll tax credit to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that retain and continue to…
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a $2 trillion stimulus bill late Wednesday to provide emergency relief to businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. House is expected to approve the bill on Friday, and President Trump is…
Today, Aaron Evenchik participated in a webinar by the Construction Employers’ Association with others from the industry to share insight with contractors related to COVID-19 on documenting and calculating COVID-19 delays. You can watch the CEA’s recorded program here:
