Companies and their workforces are facing extraordinary challenges during the period of disruption caused by COVID-19, and Governments around the world are introducing new legislation and guidance on a frequent basis to help...more
As pandemic effects linger, companies intent on avoiding layoffs are looking at compensating workers with equity in lieu of cash as part of their pay.
In August 2020, the United Kingdom began winding down its Coronavirus...more
10/10/2020
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Compensation & Benefits ,
Consent ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Equity Compensation ,
France ,
Germany ,
Income Taxes ,
IRS ,
Job Retention Schemes ,
Layoffs ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Section 409A ,
Stock Options ,
UK ,
United States
Pursuant to the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "Response Act"), effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, all employers with under 500 employees must provide eligible employees within the U.S....more
9/9/2020
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Tax Credits
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
8/17/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Executive Orders ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Public Gatherings ,
Public Health ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Public Safety ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
7/11/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Executive Orders ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Public Gatherings ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
As states and cities begin to allow, or plan to allow, businesses to reopen (and for essential businesses to operate more broadly) while the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers must plan ahead to reopen workplaces safely...more
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
5/14/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Executive Orders ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
5/2/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Executive Orders ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected...more
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out the key guidelines,...more
The novel coronavirus referred to as SARS-CoV-2 and the disease that the virus causes (“COVID-19”) has created significant challenges for companies and employees across the United States as quarantine, self-isolation, and...more
One of the most highly anticipated elements of relief in the CARES Act is the partially forgivable payroll protection loan for small business....On April 2, 2020, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim...more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides for paid sick leave and expanded family or medical leave benefits to employees, and payroll tax credits to employers in respect of such benefits. The US Department of Labor...more
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more
Both individuals and companies are facing unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and circumstances on a minute-by-minute basis. In these state-by-state matrices, we have set out below the key...more