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COVID-19
Workers’ Compensation Legislative Update: COVID-19 & Legislative Session Recap
- July 22, 2020
- By Andres Gomez
Governor John Bel Edwards issued multiple orders over the past several months due to COVID-19, that affected workers’ compensation in Louisiana. All legal deadlines were suspended from March 17, 2020 until June 15, 2020, and liberative and peremptive prescription delays were suspended from March 17, 2020 until July 5, 2020. All legal delays, including prescription, […]
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OSHA Update: COVID-19
- May 28, 2020
- By Marina Wilson
New guidance from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regarding COVID-19 became effective on May 26, 2020. This new guidance rescinds and replaces the previous COVID-19 guidance issued on April 10, 2020, and is intended to be effective until further notice. Under the new guidance, a COVID-19 illness is a recordable incident that must be recorded […]
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SBA Publishes Interim Final Rules for Payroll Protection Program
- April 3, 2020
- By Laura Johnson
On April 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA“) issued the Interim Final Rules (the “Rules”) for the Payroll Protection Program (the “PPP”), which are found at 13 CFR Part 120, to outline Sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Although there is a possibility the […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Performing Your Contractual Obligations
- March 30, 2020
- By Marina Wilson
As state and federal leaders increasingly implement restrictions on everyday life – including business functions – in an effort slow the spread of COVID-19, you may find yourself suddenly concerned about fulfilling your contractual obligations. In such a case, you may quickly begin to wonder whether you are protected from liability if you cannot perform […]
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Business Interruption Insurance and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 29, 2020
- By Marina Wilson
With the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, the governor has ordered business in Louisiana to close or greatly reduce operations. Many business owners have obtained insurance in order to protect their companies from losses associated with business interruptions. This coverage may be something you specifically requested, or may be included as part of your broader […]
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Express Loan Changes Under the CARES Act
- March 29, 2020
- By Marina Wilson
The CARES Act is the recent legislation targeted to providing assistance to those impacted by COVID-19. The legislation includes changes to several existing programs including the existing SBA Express Loan program. While the specifics of the changes and administration of the program will become more clear in the coming weeks, there is some limited information […]
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Navigating Payroll through COVID-19 – Resources for Employers
- March 29, 2020
- By Laura Johnson
With the recent changes to the work environment, there are numerous questions for employers regarding payroll obligations and leave available to employees. Additionally, what resources and relief are available to employers? The following identifies three key resources available to help employers navigate through these challenging times. 1) Payroll Protection Loan Employers may be eligible for […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Family First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 20, 2020
- By Laura Johnson
What does your Business Need to Know about the Family First Coronavirus Response Act? Family First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) passed late yesterday related to paid leave policies for employers. The law will take effect on April 2, 2020 and remain effective until December 31, 2020. There are certain key employment provisions that employers […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Compliance with Employment Laws
- March 20, 2020
- By Laura Johnson
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance to aid employers in navigating important questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance addressed compliance with workplace related decisions impacting the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The guidance from the EEOC answered the following critical questions for employers: How much information may an […]
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UPDATE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- March 19, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
While so much seems uncertain during the COVID-19 outbreak, we at Allen & Gooch want you to rest assured knowing we are as dedicated as ever to solving our clients’ legal needs. We are closely monitoring all local and national news outlets and have made health and safety our top priority. To that end, we have […]