Clean face masks or covering must be worn by all persons age six (6) and older within the City of Evansville at any time during which they will be in contact with people who are not household members, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Several exceptions apply.Read More
DOL states that eligible employees may take paid FFCRA or extended leave if a minor child’s summer camp (or other like summer program) is closed due to COVID-19.Read More
EEOC guidance to employers on how to handle employees who are 65 and older, pregnant employees, and employees of Chinese or Asian heritage; the need to protect employees from harassment in electronic communications; and whether ADA requires accommodations for employees who have family members more susceptible to COVID-19.Read More
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination against employees for being homosexual or transgender. Employers should review and revise policies and practices and train supervisors.Read More
The cap on small claims disputes in Indiana will increase from $6,000 to $8,000 beginning July 1, 2020, granting more parties access to the less expensive, more straightforward small claims court process.Read More
New Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (HR 7010) provides useful updates for small business borrowers under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including increased leeway in how funds are spent and more lenient forgiveness terms.Read More
Applications open Wednesday, June 3, 2020, for Indiana Small Business Restart Grants ($30 million total) for eligible businesses that have not used PPP, EIDL, or CDBG funds.Read More
Face-covering requirements for businesses in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois; plus reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing face-coverings.Read More
In business situations where the COVID-19 6-foot social distancing recommendation of the CDC is impractical or impossible to meet, having your clients/customers sign or electronically accept a properly-prepared risk assumption waiver document may help inoculate your business from such future liability claims.Read More
