Overview:
New workplace guidelines are meant to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, but have also led to temporary shut-downs and massive layoffs for many businesses. This webinar will address the legal rights—and restrictions—of employers and employees during the current pandemic, with a focus on:
- What constitutes an essential business?
- The government’s new $2T economic stimulus package
- Tax deferrals
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Sick leave for Coronavirus-related illnesses
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Workplace safety concerns
…and much more
Objective:
To provide guidance on legal issues pertaining to employers and employees, as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Learn what obligations must be met, what restrictions must be followed, and what economic resources are available to help qualified parties.
Emphasis:
- What is COVID-19?
- What we need to know
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Shelter-in-place rules
– Enforcement by authorities
– Penalties -
Essential vs. non-essential
– Which businesses and activities qualify as essential?
– Essential personnel (first responders, police, etc.) - Relief
- The CARES Act, a $2T economic stimulus package created to help businesses and individuals weather the Covid-19 storm
- Expanded unemployment insurance
- Direct payments to households
- Small business loans
- Tax deferrals and extended deadlines
- Help for small businesses
- Loan forgiveness
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Sick leave requirements for COVID-19 related illnesses
- Workplace safety concerns
- OSHA guidance and reporting requirements
- Levels of exposure risk
- Worker’s compensation
- Group health benefits
- Employer obligations
- Traveling workforce