Covid-19 Information Hub

In addition to again extending the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9s due to COVID-19 for employers and workplaces operating remotely to September 19th, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has made a change to a long-standing policy on acceptable documentation with respect to Employment Authorization Document […]

On August 11th, Omaha’s City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance that places minimum requirements on when and where individuals must wear masks when entering premises around the City.  In addition to placing a legal duty on the general public to wear masks, the ordinance also places a duty on […]

The IRS has issued guidance addressing employer reporting requirements for qualified sick leave and qualified family leave wages under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  The FFCRA is one of the first pieces of federal legislation that was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  It requires employers with […]

Over the last two weeks, there have been several developments regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The deadline to apply for loans was extended by five weeks, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) publicly released borrower information, and the SBA updated its FAQs.  On July 4th, the President signed a bill […]

There is great uncertainty in our country today.  Americans are worried about their health and their livelihood. Many businesses are struggling.  Although the stock market has recovered in recent weeks, stocks are generally trading at lower values than in 2019 and the day to day markets are still unpredictable.  Across the […]