COVID-19 Resource Center

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The articles featured here and all content on this website are intended for general information purposes only and do not and are not intended to constitute legal advice on any particular matter.  KDDK will continue to provide updates about major federal and state measures addressing the ever-developing COVID-19 pandemic; please always reference the date and time a particular article was posted.  Please contact your legal counsel for additional information and individualized guidance regarding how laws or decisions discussed herein apply to your specific circumstances.
20
Apr

Employers’ New Notice Requirements for COBRA under American Rescue Plan Act

April 20, 2021,
The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) provides temporary premium assistance under the COBRA to help Assistance Eligible Individuals (AEI) continue their health benefits. The premium assistance applies to periods of health coverage on or after April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. AEI are not required to pay their COBRA continuation...
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29
Mar

Struck Down Thrice, Upheld Twice: Current Status of CDC Residential Eviction Moratorium

March 29, 2021, ,
On March 15, 20121, a federal judge for the Middle District of Tennessee ruled that the Centers for Disease Control’s nationwide eviction moratorium is illegal and unenforceable. Three federal judges have now ruled that the moratorium is illegal, while two federal judges in other jurisdictions have upheld the moratorium. As a result, the eviction moratorium...
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16
Mar

Coming Estate Tax Hikes Provide Opportunity to Use Current Exemptions

March 16, 2021,
The recent $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill is planned to be followed by further economic stimulus measures under the Biden administration.  It is widely anticipated that these additional stimulus packages will be paired with proposals for various tax increases on those earning over $400,000 annually.  One such proposal is to increase federal estate tax revenue...
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11
Mar

COVID-19 Relief Bill Makes Changes to FFCRA

March 11, 2021,
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This law contains key provisions and makes related changes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) that may impact employers. The FFCRA expired on December 31, 2020, but shortly before...
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10
Mar

Still Alive – Indiana’s COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims

March 10, 2021, ,
As of February 2021, more than 1,500 COVID-related business interruption lawsuits have been filed in the United States. Of those 1,500 suits, 10 have been filed in Indiana state and federal courts with no decisions having been reached on the merits of the case. As shared in our previous updates Business Insurance Coverage for COVID-19...
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23
Feb

New Indiana Law Gives Employers Civil Tort Immunity Related to COVID-19

February 23, 2021, ,
On February 18, 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law Senate Bill 1 that provides employers’ civil tort immunity related to COVID-19. The immunity applies to causes of action that accrue from March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024. The law specifically provides a person is immune from civil tort liability for damages arising...
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18
Jan

President-Elect Biden Proposes Expansion of Paid Leave under the FFCRA

January 18, 2021, ,
On January 14, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden announced his American Rescue Plan through which he plans to provide much-needed economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. His plan includes expansion of the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) as detailed below. Expansion of Covered Employers  The plan covers all employers. This...
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05
Jan

New Department of Labor Guidance Clarifies Lingering Coronavirus Leave and Telemedicine Issues

January 5, 2021, ,
On December 29, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published two new Field Assistance Bulletins (“FABS”) addressing issues related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  FAB 2020-7 addresses electronic notice postings requirements under federal labor laws.  FAB 2020-8 in turn clarifies how telemedicine visits may qualify for FMLA leave.  These new guidelines are discussed in detail below. ...
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31
Dec

Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program: New Pandemic Relief Highlights

December 31, 2020, , ,
The recently passed Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (“Act”) provides $900 billion in stimulus aid to struggling businesses and individuals along with $284 billion allocated to renewing the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Although many aspects of the Act mirror the previously passed CARES Act legislation, such as offering low interest...
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