Category COVID-19 (4)

Protecting Trade Secrets During a Pandemic

By Jordan Meggison-Decker | 03.30.2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have been forced to require employees to work remotely. Requiring large numbers of people to work from home helps limit the spread of the virus and enables business to continue. However, employees working remotely can pose challenges to a company’s valuable trade secrets. Trade secrets can be a... Read More

The CARES Act – How Could It Impact Your Tax Situation?

By Christopher Nuss | 03.30.2020
Late Friday, March 27, President Trump signed the third stimulus package (the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (or CARES) Act) with an estimated cost of $2 trillion to help offset the effects of the COVID-19 virus. The Act contains many tax-related provisions for both businesses and individuals. Of most importance are the following,... Read More

New Grant for Targeted Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 — Apply Now!

By BrownWinick | 03.29.2020
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is offering grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small businesses that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses include Targeted Small Businesses (TSB)—businesses owned by women, individuals with minority status, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with... Read More

CARES Act Provides Flexibility to Home Health Agencies and Hospice Providers

By BrownWinick | 03.29.2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. While much focus has been given to the economic stimulus provisions of the CARES Act, the Act also provides certain flexibility to home health agencies and hospice providers. Permanent Expansion of Certifying Professionals. Under... Read More

Intermittent Leave and Non-Enforcement Period

By BrownWinick | 03.28.2020
More Answers Regarding Paid Leaves for Employees Intermittent Leave Allowed The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provided an update to its “Questions and Answers” document regarding intermittent paid leave found here: Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers Under “normal” FMLA leaves,... Read More

No Work, No Paid Leave — Answers to Questions Plaguing Employers

By BrownWinick | 03.28.2020
Employers have — finally — gotten some guidance from the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on important questions affecting the serious decisions they are facing. There are still no regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, but the WHD has been continually updating information it has provided in... Read More

Litigation During COVID-19 – Is it time to settle or double down?

By BrownWinick | 03.26.2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is throwing many aspects of our lives into question. If you are currently involved in litigation, you may be wondering if you should be settling your case. Recently, here at BrownWinick, we have seen some interesting settlements take place. It is too early to tell if this will be a trend, but we have seen some companies... Read More

Identification of "Essential Business" Employees

By Amy Johnson | 03.26.2020
As more cities and states are moving to require citizens to “shelter in place,” how do “essential business” employees identify themselves? The “shelter in place” orders that have been issued so far have been issued by city or state governments. Each order may have specific nuances; however, the general employee identification form will be similar.... Read More

Sweeping Telemedicine Expansion Ordered to Combat COVID-19

By Jennifer Lindberg | 03.26.2020
The need for access to health care is growing by the day. As hospitals and clinics are seeing an extremely high volume of patients seeking treatment related to COVID-19, other care avenues must be considered. In addition to the increased need for treatment, public health officials are encouraging individuals, specifically those considered to be... Read More

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