False Claims Act Implications for PPP and Disaster Relief Loans: What Small Businesses Should Be Ready For
Employers may provide disaster relief payments and/or charitable assistance to employees in several ways. The following includes brief descriptions of each scenario in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses may consider having their affiliated company foundations take the lead on providing assistance to affected employees and their families. This is permitted, but companies must...more
During this unprecedented crisis, for-profit corporations have strategic options to assist their workers by providing deductible hardship and disaster grants that are tax-free to employees. Hardship and disaster grants...more
COVID-19 is presenting novel challenges for employers across the globe. Last week, we issued a general advisory that provides guidance to employers on how to navigate these challenges. One issue facing employers is how to...more
When Hurricanes Harvey and Irma made landfall in Texas and Florida, they gave rise not only to widespread property damage, but to a humanitarian disaster as well. The massive storms have left scores dead and thousands...more
A variety of tax-favored vehicles exist for employers and their employees to donate cash or even accrued leave to assist those impacted by Hurricane Harvey’s devastation....more