On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7V, ordering Connecticut employers to take “additional protective measures to reduce the risk” of COVID-19 transmission. The Department of Economic and Community Development supplemented the Executive Order with its
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Does Your Family-Owned Business’s Buy-Sell Agreement Restrict Transfers Of Shares By Gift?
Family-owned business shareholders often enter into buy-sell agreements that provide the terms on which an owner can or must sell his or her shares. Such agreements usually restrict an owner’s ability to sell shares to third parties without first offering…
DOL Issues Temporary Regulations Detailing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act’s (“FFCRA”) swift enactment left employers scrambling to interpret its provisions. Fortunately, the Department of Labor has issued temporary regulations that resolve many common questions and scenarios. Final regulations are expected on April 6th.
The…
Does Your Family-Owned Business’s Lease Reflect An Appropriate Rental Value?
Family-owned enterprises often place real estate assets and operating businesses into separate entities, with the real estate company leasing space to the operating company. In such instances, the owners or managers need to agree upon what rent the operating business…
Department of Labor Continues to Update FAQ Concerning Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The federal Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQ leading up to the April 1, 2020 implementation. Over the past week, the DOL has supplemented the FFCRA FAQ several times to provide…
Senate Passes Massive Coronavirus Aid Package; Would Provide Financial Relief for Employers and Employees
On Wednesday night, the Senate passed unanimously (96-0) a $2 trillion emergency relief bill. The measure would constitute the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history. Key provisions include:…
DOL Issues FFCRA Rights and Responsibilities Poster
Updating our prior Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) guidance, today the Department of Labor issued a model poster concerning FFCRA rights and responsibilities. The poster is accessible at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
The FFCRA requires covered employers post in a conspicuous place…
Department of Labor Releases Preliminary Guidance Concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Yesterday, the Department of Labor issued preliminary guidance concerning the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”), which was passed just six days ago. The guidance provides some clarity on a few key issues:…
IRS and DOL Preview How Employers Can Recoup Costs of Providing Paid Leave to Employees for Coronavirus-Related Absences
Last week, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide employees expanded family and medical leave and paid sick leave benefits for Coronavirus-related reasons. The FFCRA…
Massachusetts Defines Essential Services, Shutters the Rest through April 7, 2020
Effective at noon on March 24, 2020, Massachusetts will become the latest state to close non-essential businesses in the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As covered here previously, Connecticut and New York issued substantially similar executive orders in…