The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) enacted on March 27, 2020 contained several provisions related to the provision of loans by the Small Business Administration (SBA), including loans under the Paycheck Protection Program...(read more)
NC Governor Cooper Extends Statewide “Stay at Home” Order and Order Closing Schools
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper took additional executive action this week related to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the state. On Thursday, April 23, he issued Executive Order 135 , which extends until May 8 the statewide “Stay At Home”...(read more)
USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
On Friday, April 17, 2020, USDA introduced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which aims to compensate farmers, maintain supply chains, and support food security. At least $19 billion will be distributed to agricultural producers under...(read more)
Considerations for Customers Distressed Due to COVID-19
When a company’s customers declare bankruptcy, the company faces significant risk. These risks range from the obvious—for example, nonpayment of past-due invoices—to the not-so-obvious—e.g., preferential and voidable transfer actions. Given that...(read more)
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act – A Comprehensive Overview
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA contains two key provisions for employers – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and the Emergency Paid Sick...(read more)
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act – A Comprehensive Overview
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA contains two key provisions for employers – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and the Emergency Paid Sick...(read more)
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance
On April 9, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted additional, updated guidance for employers regarding COVID-19, the ADA, and other EEO laws, and consolidated all its COVID-19 related advice here . It reiterates why each of the...(read more)
Employees with Possible Exposure to COVID-19: New CDC Guidance
An employee may have been exposed to COVID-19. What do you do? This question is becoming more common for essential businesses that continue to operate during quarantines. On April 8, the CDC issued a new Interim Guidance explaining how to keep...(read more)