Covid-19 Information Hub

As we await regulations from the Department of Labor (DOL) related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the DOL has issued several guidance documents related to employer and employee responsibilities under the FFCRA. These guidance documents provide employers with initial assistance in interpreting the FFCRA’s more ambiguous sections. […]

On March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance providing that for those who work in a critical infrastructure industry, such as healthcare services, pharmaceutical, and food supply, there is a special responsibility to maintain a normal work schedule. On March 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) developed […]

On March 21, 2020, E-Verify announced that while it is extending the timeframe for resolving Social Security Administration Tentative Non-confirmations (TNCs) due to SSA office closures, it is only extending the timeframe to resolve Department of Homeland Security (DHS) TNCs if the employee cannot resolve the TNC due to public […]

On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) issued a statewide economic injury declaration for the State of Nebraska as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration allows eligible small businesses, including non-profits, in the State of Nebraska to apply for economic injury disaster loans (“EIDLs”) […]

In light of COVID-19, on March 16, 2020, the Nebraska Legislature suspended the legislative session until further notice. The Legislature is 40 days into the 60-day session, which began on January 3, 2020. We anticipate the Legislature will reconvene at some point this spring or summer to complete the remaining […]