The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is preparing a final checklist and application for the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) loan established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).
COVID-19 Updates
CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) has been signed into law. A significant part of this legislation provides financial assistance to small businesses by means of the “Paycheck Protection Program.”
Estate Planning in a Time of COVID-19
In the past week, as concern about the novel coronavirus pandemic has gripped the country, a number of our clients have reached out to SFBBG to update or prepare estate planning documents for them.
Congress Passes $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Congress has just approved a $2 Trillion stimulus bill to assist individuals, businesses and governmental authorities faced with economic hardship and uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Model Notice Required by Employers Under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 19, Congress approved and the White House signed into law the Family First Coronavirus Act (“FFCRA”), which provides for expanded protections under the Family Medical Leave Act as well as paid sick leave to eligible employees for qualifying reasons related to COVID-19.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Model Notice Required by Employers Under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 19, Congress approved and the White House signed into law the Family First Coronavirus Act (“FFCRA”), which provides for expanded protections under the Family Medical Leave Act as well as paid sick leave to eligible employees for qualifying reasons related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Contract Performance
Businesses large and small have been placed under tremendous financial strain due the current pandemic. Government action at all levels seeking to address the issue are advancing and changing by the hour. Some of these will offer small businesses some relief.
Congress Passes Family First Coronavirus Response Act – H.R. 6201
Late yesterday, the United States Senate approved H.R. 6201 – the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) – which provides for expanded protections under the Family Medical Leave Act (the “FMLA”) as well as paid sick leave to certain employees impacted by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
COVID-19 Response Plan
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