Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for our Members and their customers
Updated Information September 4, 2020
IRS Clarifies Payroll Tax Deferral Is at Employer’s Discretion
Updated Information August 28, 2020
Treasury, IRS Publish Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance
Updated Information August 19, 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Update: VP Expectations and Ongoing Phase Four Negotiations
Updated Information August 18, 2020
Key Issues to Consider as Businesses Continue to Navigate the Pandemic?
As the pandemic continues with no clear resolution on the horizon, businesses must continue to revamp and reinvent their day-to-day operations to comply not only with a wide variety of new regulations, but also legal implications from existing laws and regulations. Often, these issues are overlapping and involve more than one area of law. Our COVID-19 Task Force has put together a list of issues for companies to consider as they move forward including:
- Employment and Benefits
- Real Estate
- Corporate
- Liability Mitigation
- Communication Plans
- Policy and Regulatory Advocacy
Updated Information August 13, 2020
On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders (EO) to defer payroll taxes, set up an assistance program for lost wages to supplement unemployment benefits, extend the federal moratorium on evictions and defer student loan payments.
Brownstein’s National Tax Policy team prepared an analysis focused on the two tax-related EOs on Aug. 10. Click here to view key updates related to the implementation of the payroll tax deferral and the Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) program.
For more information on both EOs, click here to view a webcast from the Brownstein National Tax Policy Team’s Russ Sullivan and Radha Mohan.
Updated Information August 11, 2020
President Trump’s Aug. 8 Tax Executive Orders
Note: The President’s Executive Order on deferral of payroll tax is causing a number of questions regarding compliance options and downstream effects. Brownstein’s tax policy experts created the attached the pdf with initial guidance and issue spotting. Employers will have to provide notices to their employees and will need guidance from employment/labor lawyers to makes sure those notices are appropriate.
Updated Information August 9, 2020
President Signs Executive Orders to Defer Payroll Taxes, Extend Unemployment Benefits, and More
Updated Information August 4, 2020
HEALS Act Safe and Healthy Workplace Tax Credit Guide for Employers
Updated Information June 30
How State and Local Income Tax and Employment Laws Apply to Remote Workers During COVID-19?
Updated Information June 15
Potential privacy issues related to reopening and collecting data on employees health
Updated Information June 8
Updated Information June 3
Updated Information May 23
Updated Information May 14
Updated Information May 11
Updated Information May 4
- Feds Release Updated Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance
- PPP Loan Report—Round 2
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Joint Statement by Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza on the Success of the Paycheck Protection Program
- For more information and updates, visit Treasury.gov/CARES and SBA.gov/PaycheckProtection.
Updated Information April 23, 2020
Updated Information April 21, 2020
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Updated Information April 21, 2020
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Updated Information April 5, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Application
- US Economy’s is clogged
- What Funds, Corporate Investors Should Know About Eligibility for the Payroll Protection Program Under the CARES Act
- SBA Issues Interim Rules on Eligibility for Paycheck Protection Loans
- IRS FAQs Allow Taxes Withheld from Employees’ Wages to Fund Leave and Wage Payments
- Search for SBA Lenders eligible under Paycheck Protection Program
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Updated Information April 5, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Application
- US Economy’s is clogged
- What Funds, Corporate Investors Should Know About Eligibility for the Payroll Protection Program Under the CARES Act
- SBA Issues Interim Rules on Eligibility for Paycheck Protection Loans
- IRS FAQs Allow Taxes Withheld from Employees’ Wages to Fund Leave and Wage Payments
- Search for SBA Lenders eligible under Paycheck Protection Program
Covid-19 Bills, legal analysis and other useful information
Business Continuity:
- Contracts in the Age of Coronavirus: Are Businesses in Breach If Forced to Close by Government Order? – March 25, 2020
- Are You Responsible for Reporting Coronavirus Cases? – March 11, 2020
- Do Force Majeure Clauses Cover a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 5, 2020
- Would Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Stemming from a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 5, 2020
Employment and Benefits:
- How Employers Can Assist Employees (Current and Former) Right Now – March, 24, 2020
- Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Work Environment During the Coronavirus Pandemic – March 17, 2020
- Restricting Employees’ Work-Related Travel in Light of the Coronavirus Threat – March 13, 2020
- Health Plan Coverage of Coronavirus Testing and Treatment – March 12, 2020
- What Employers Need to Know about HIPAA Compliance during the Coronavirus Outbreak – March 12, 2020
Health Care:
- UPDATE: CMS Expands Coronavirus Telehealth Benefits and OCR Promises Enforcement Discretion – March 18, 2020
- Which Health Care Rules Are Already Waived Under the President’s Emergency Declaration? – March 16, 2020
- Congress Allows HHS to Relax Telehealth Medicare Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak – March 9, 2020
Hospitality, Resort & Recreation:
- Downplaying or Concealing Coronavirus Risk Could Result in Consumer Protection Lawsuits – March 13, 2020
- We Don’t Have Coronavirus Here – How to Avoid False Advertising Claims – March 9, 2020
SEC Obligations and Disclosures:
- SEC Provides Guidance on Proxy Rules Related to Annual Meetings in Light of Coronavirus – March 16, 2020
- SEC Addresses Impact of Coronavirus Threat on Disclosure Obligation – March 6, 2020
Financial Services:
Construction and Real Estate:
- Building Inspections in the Denver Metro Area During the COVID-19 Outbreak – March 30, 2020
- COVID-19: California City and County Moratoriums on Residential Tenant Evictions – March 30, 2020
- Rent Relief for Retail Tenants During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Checklist for Landlords – March 27, 2020
- Can State and Local Government Seize Your Private Property During a Global Pandemic? – March 26, 2020
- Shifting Realities of Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contracts in the Midst of a Global Pandemic – March 23, 2020
- What Does the Closure of Clerk and Recorder’s Offices Mean for Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance Coverage? – March 23, 2020
- What Are Parties’ Rights Under the AIA Owner-Contractor Agreements in the Event of a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 6, 2020
Consumer Protection:
- State and Federal Agencies Crack Down on Claims for Touted COVID-19 Preventatives, Treatments and Cures – March 23, 2020
- The FCC Exempts COVID-19-Related Health Care “Robocalls” From TCPA Liability – March 23, 2020
Federal Government Response:
- Treasury Releases Small Business Assistance Information- April 1, 2020
- The CARES Act Zero-Sum Game: Intense Competition for Treasury’s $454 Billion – March 31, 2020
- Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020 – March 29, 2020
- Five Big Things to Watch in CARES Act Implementation – March 28, 2020
- The CARES Act: Title IV Overview on Economic Recovery for Distressed Sectors – March 27, 2020
- American Indian Provisions in the CARES Act – March 26, 2020
- The CARES Act: Health Care Summary and Analysis – March 26, 2020
- Analysis of Senate-Passed CARES Act – March 26, 2020
- Congressional and Administration Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak – March 21, 2020
- Treasury Department Releases Key Terms for Phase Three Stimulus – March 18, 2020
- Mnuchin Announces Further Administration Steps to Combat Coronavirus – March 17, 2020
- Lawmakers Introduce Technical Corrections to Coronavirus Package – March 16, 2020
State and Local Government Response:
- State and Local Government’s Emergency Powers During COVID-19: Is Your Business Essential? – March 27, 2020
- Questions Abound as Colorado General Assembly Extends Suspension of Legislative Session – March 26, 2020
- What Does the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency Mean for Nevada Businesses? – March 21, 2020
- What Does California’s Stay-At-Home Order Mean for My Business? – March 20, 2020
- Is Cannabis an Essential Business During Coronavirus Closures? – March 18, 2020
- Fate of Colorado Legislative Session Unclear in Midst of COVID-19 – March 13, 2020
Economic Stimulus Package:
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 24, 2020
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – March 20, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 20, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 18, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package – March 17, 2020
Water Agencies:
The documents in the above section are intended to provide you with general information regarding the impact of a potential or actual coronavirus pandemic. The contents are not intended to provide specific legal advice. If you have any questions about the contents of this document or if you need legal advice as to an issue, please contact the attorneys listed in the documents. We thank Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP attorneys for providing us this information. This communication may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions.
US Government Resources
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- CDC
- DHS
- FEMA
- The Red Cross
- Federal Communications Commission
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Small Business Administration
- State by State Resources
- Critical Infrastructure Letter (Members must log in to their profile and access Document Resources/Corona Virus US Critical Infrastructure Letters)
- Critical Infrastructure Letter on Fuel (Members must log in to their profile and access Document Resources/Corona Virus US Critical Infrastructure Letters
Covid-19 Bills, legal analysis and other useful information
Business Continuity:
- Contracts in the Age of Coronavirus: Are Businesses in Breach If Forced to Close by Government Order? – March 25, 2020
- Are You Responsible for Reporting Coronavirus Cases? – March 11, 2020
- Do Force Majeure Clauses Cover a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 5, 2020
- Would Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Stemming from a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 5, 2020
Employment and Benefits:
- How Employers Can Assist Employees (Current and Former) Right Now – March, 24, 2020
- Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Work Environment During the Coronavirus Pandemic – March 17, 2020
- Restricting Employees’ Work-Related Travel in Light of the Coronavirus Threat – March 13, 2020
- Health Plan Coverage of Coronavirus Testing and Treatment – March 12, 2020
- What Employers Need to Know about HIPAA Compliance during the Coronavirus Outbreak – March 12, 2020
Health Care:
- UPDATE: CMS Expands Coronavirus Telehealth Benefits and OCR Promises Enforcement Discretion – March 18, 2020
- Which Health Care Rules Are Already Waived Under the President’s Emergency Declaration? – March 16, 2020
- Congress Allows HHS to Relax Telehealth Medicare Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak – March 9, 2020
Hospitality, Resort & Recreation:
- Downplaying or Concealing Coronavirus Risk Could Result in Consumer Protection Lawsuits – March 13, 2020
- We Don’t Have Coronavirus Here – How to Avoid False Advertising Claims – March 9, 2020
SEC Obligations and Disclosures:
- SEC Provides Guidance on Proxy Rules Related to Annual Meetings in Light of Coronavirus – March 16, 2020
- SEC Addresses Impact of Coronavirus Threat on Disclosure Obligation – March 6, 2020
Financial Services:
Construction and Real Estate:
- Building Inspections in the Denver Metro Area During the COVID-19 Outbreak – March 30, 2020
- COVID-19: California City and County Moratoriums on Residential Tenant Evictions – March 30, 2020
- Rent Relief for Retail Tenants During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Checklist for Landlords – March 27, 2020
- Can State and Local Government Seize Your Private Property During a Global Pandemic? – March 26, 2020
- Shifting Realities of Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contracts in the Midst of a Global Pandemic – March 23, 2020
- What Does the Closure of Clerk and Recorder’s Offices Mean for Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance Coverage? – March 23, 2020
- What Are Parties’ Rights Under the AIA Owner-Contractor Agreements in the Event of a Coronavirus Pandemic? – March 6, 2020
Consumer Protection:
- State and Federal Agencies Crack Down on Claims for Touted COVID-19 Preventatives, Treatments and Cures – March 23, 2020
- The FCC Exempts COVID-19-Related Health Care “Robocalls” From TCPA Liability – March 23, 2020
Federal Government Response:
- Treasury Releases Small Business Assistance Information- April 1, 2020
- The CARES Act Zero-Sum Game: Intense Competition for Treasury’s $454 Billion – March 31, 2020
- Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020 – March 29, 2020
- Five Big Things to Watch in CARES Act Implementation – March 28, 2020
- The CARES Act: Title IV Overview on Economic Recovery for Distressed Sectors – March 27, 2020
- American Indian Provisions in the CARES Act – March 26, 2020
- The CARES Act: Health Care Summary and Analysis – March 26, 2020
- Analysis of Senate-Passed CARES Act – March 26, 2020
- Congressional and Administration Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak – March 21, 2020
- Treasury Department Releases Key Terms for Phase Three Stimulus – March 18, 2020
- Mnuchin Announces Further Administration Steps to Combat Coronavirus – March 17, 2020
- Lawmakers Introduce Technical Corrections to Coronavirus Package – March 16, 2020
State and Local Government Response:
- State and Local Government’s Emergency Powers During COVID-19: Is Your Business Essential? – March 27, 2020
- Questions Abound as Colorado General Assembly Extends Suspension of Legislative Session – March 26, 2020
- What Does the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency Mean for Nevada Businesses? – March 21, 2020
- What Does California’s Stay-At-Home Order Mean for My Business? – March 20, 2020
- Is Cannabis an Essential Business During Coronavirus Closures? – March 18, 2020
- Fate of Colorado Legislative Session Unclear in Midst of COVID-19 – March 13, 2020
Economic Stimulus Package:
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 24, 2020
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – March 20, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 20, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Update – March 18, 2020
- Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package – March 17, 2020
Water Agencies:
The documents in the above section are intended to provide you with general information regarding the impact of a potential or actual coronavirus pandemic. The contents are not intended to provide specific legal advice. If you have any questions about the contents of this document or if you need legal advice as to an issue, please contact the attorneys listed in the documents. We thank Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP attorneys for providing us this information. This communication may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions.
US Government Resources
-
- CDC
- DHS
- FEMA
- The Red Cross
- Federal Communications Commission
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Small Business Administration
- State by State Resources
- Critical Infrastructure Letter (Members must log in to their profile and access Document Resources/Corona Virus US Critical Infrastructure Letters)
- Critical Infrastructure Letter on Fuel (Members must log in to their profile and access Document Resources/Corona Virus US Critical Infrastructure Letters)
