Employers considering taking out a loan under CARES Act legislation should weigh the potential drawbacks and proceed with caution in determining whether to proceed.Read More
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, the roughly $2 trillion stimulus package intended to provide economic stability to the U.S. during the COVID-19 crisis, also carves out unemployment benefits for self-employed workers.Read More
The Department of Labor has issued a model poster of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for employers to post on premises and/or distribute to teleworking employees.Read More
Summary of the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division's first round of published guidance to inform employees and employers about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (Emergency PSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (Emergency FMLA).Read More
It is important for businesses to closely review their commercial property and liability insurance policies, specifically business interruption provisions, to determine if business impacts related to COVID-19 are covered.Read More
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb ordered a temporary moratorium on eviction and foreclosure proceedings that involve residential real estate.Read More
Employers facing the difficult decision of reducing hours and laying off employees due to the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic must ensure they are following the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (“WARN”) Act when taking such actions.Read More
In light of the current COVID-19 health crisis, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued an Executive Order requiring all individuals to remain at home unless they are carrying out essential business. This Order is effective March 24, 2020, through April 6, 2020, unless otherwise extended. Several entities qualify as “essential” under the Order. While these entities...Read More
Though Indiana property taxes remain due by May 11, 2020, Gov. Holcomb issued Executive Order #20-005 requiring all Indiana counties to waive delinquent payment penalties for property taxes paid on or before July 10, 2020.Read More
