June 17, 2020 | Client Alert
The United States Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC decision this past Monday holding that Title VII’s protections against sex discrimination in the workplace apply to LGBTQ+ employees.The EEOC Releases New COVID-19 Guidelines
June 11, 2020 | Client Alert
Many labor and employment commentators assumed that OSHA would take the laboring oar in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite OSHA’s various pronouncements which we have addressed here and here, its enforcement has been spotty.Senate Passes House Act Amending Key PPP Loan Provisions
June 4, 2020 | Client Alert
Late on June 3, 2020, the Senate passed without amendment the House version the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Act”). The Act amends certain Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provisions of the CARES Act.Illinois General Assembly Issues Final Word on COVID-19 as a Workplace Injury for Worker’s Compensation
June 3, 2020 | Client Alert
Historically, communicable diseases have not been covered by worker’s compensation because it is difficult to establish that the illness was contracted in the workplace. However, COVID-19 is re-writing the rules.House Passes Bill Amending Key PPP Loan Provisions
May 29, 2020 | Client Alert
On May 28, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Bill”). The Bill amends certain Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provisions of the CARES Act.Illinois Department of Commerce Releases Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening
May 27, 2020 | Client Alert
Illinois Department of Commerce released guidelines for reopening ten (10) types of businesses on Sunday, May 24, 2020.Illinois Department of Commerce Releases Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening
May 27, 2020 | Client Alert
Illinois Department of Commerce released guidelines for reopening ten (10) types of businesses on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Separate guidelines were issued for Manufacturing, Health and Fitness Centers, Offices, Personal Care Services, Retail, Outdoor Recreation, Service Counters, Day Camps, You Sports, and Restaurants and Bars. We will examine the guidelines for Manufacturing and Offices.House Bill Would Amend Key PPP Loan Provisions
May 22, 2020 | Client Alert
On May 15, 2020, Republican Representative Chip Roy of Texas introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a bill known as the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Bill”). The Bill would amend certain Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provisions of the CARES Act.OSHA’S Disappointing Reversal on Recording COVID-19 Infections as Workplace Injuries
May 21, 2020 | Client Alert
The new OSHA directive reminds employers that recording a COVID-19 illness does not, of itself, mean that an employer has violated any OSHA standard. Moreover, existing regulations exempt employers with 10 or fewer employees and certain employers in low hazard industries from reporting obligations altogether.SBA Issues Long-Awaited Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
May 18, 2020 | Client Alert
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration issued its long-awaited guidance on loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The instructions were in the form of a Loan Forgiveness Application Instructions for Borrowers (the “Application”).