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.
29
Dec

501(c)(6)’s Now Eligible for PPP Loans: Paycheck Protection Program Renewed

December 29, 2020, , ,
The Economic Aid Act (“EAA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020 and provides $900 billion in financial relief to struggling individuals, businesses, and organizations. The EEA also renews the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and expands its terms to allow for eligible 501(c)(6) organizations to become borrowers. Local chambers of commerce, labor and trade...
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29
Dec

CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extend through 2021

December 29, 2020, , , ,
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 that was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020, extends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) unemployment insurance programs passed earlier this year. The CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance benefits to individuals through three programs: (1) Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (“FPUC”); (2) Pandemic...
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29
Dec

FFCRA Update: Payroll Tax Credit Extends through March 31, 2021

December 29, 2020, ,
This article is an update of an article posted on December 22, 2020. On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 in order to fund the government through September 30, 2021 and provide economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This law does not extend the Families First...
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21
Dec

Can Employers Require Vaccination? Important Questions Your Business Should Consider When Implementing Its COVID-19 Vaccine Program

December 21, 2020,
With COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, it is imperative for employers to create an effective and lawful vaccine program for its employees. On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance on the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees related to COVID-19 vaccination, including when employers may require employees to...
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03
Dec

Policyholders again Prevail in Business Interruption Claims v. Carriers

December 3, 2020, ,
As Indiana businesses await key rulings on how courts will address coverage of business interruption insurance, a North Carolina state court recently issued an order granting partial summary judgment favoring a group of plaintiff restaurants. This is a positive indicator for businesses facing coverage denials. As we’ve reported in previous blog posts such as Business...
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20
Nov

Preparing for the PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaires

November 20, 2020,
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) recently released draft Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) necessity questionnaires for comment and review by the public. The draft questionnaire is a continuation of the SBA’s required good faith certification by borrowers that the “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes [the PPP loan] request necessary to support the ongoing operations” of the applicant...
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07
Oct

Paycheck Protection Program Guidance and Changes in Ownership

October 7, 2020,
Guidance for businesses that have received funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and are now considering or undergoing a change of ownership.
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14
Sep

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Revisions and Clarifications to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s Paid Leave Regulations

September 14, 2020,
Revisions and clarifications to the FFCRA’s paid leave regulations take effect September 16, 2020. DOL revises definition of health care provider, revises employee notice and documentation requirements, reaffirms that leave may be taken only if the employee has work from which to take leave, and reaffirms that an employee must obtain the employer’s approval to...
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03
Sep

Business Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 – Wins and Losses for Both Sides

September 3, 2020, ,
The surge of COVID-19 government-ordered shutdowns and health stay-at-home mandates is imposing an unprecedented economic impact on businesses of all sizes. COVID-19 is forcing business owners to find ways to survive the sharp drop in economic activity. For many insured businesses, one potential avenue of relief is their business interruption insurance.
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