Currently, at least 43 states either require or recommend that employers conduct daily health screening of employees for COVID-19 symptoms. Moreover, 30 of those states either require or recommend employee temperature screening. Health and temperature screening is also required or recommended by health departments across the nation. Additionally, the Centers […]
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Last Day of New PPP Loans Approaching and SBA Releases More Guidance
In April, many worried that the second round of funding for the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) would run out. That does not appear to be the case, with the program still holding over $100 billion in funds and the last day to apply for a PPP […]
COVID-19 Waivers from Employees: A Bad Idea
One of employers’ primary concerns as they reopen is their liability to others for exposure to COVID-19. While obtaining prospective waivers from customers, vendors, or visitors may be a good idea depending upon the circumstances, obtaining such waivers from employees is generally not a good idea. Prospective waivers from employees […]
Grants for Nebraska Livestock Producers and Small Business Owners Have Short Application Period
Nebraska’s Small Business Stabilization Grant program, which allocates $330 million to small Nebraska businesses including livestock producers, who have been impacted by COVID-19, has a first-come, first-served application process which is open only until July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Eligibility forms and details about the grants can be found on […]
IRS Grants Relief for Spousal Consents and Participant Elections under Qualified Retirement Plans
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has granted temporary relief from the in-person notarization and witness requirements for spousal consents under qualified retirement plans. From January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, participant elections (including spousal consents, participant elections, agreements, or communications) required to be notarized or witnessed […]