Covid-19 Information Hub

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]