Summary of Federal, State of Illinois and City of Chicago Grant and Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Summary of Federal, State of Illinois and City of Chicago Grant and Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020   Businesses around the world are facing significant adverse consequences due to government-mandated shutdowns and loss of business arising from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Small businesses, including those in the hospitality, […]

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DOL Updates Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

In the days since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020, employers and advocacy groups have raised a number of questions about how the law will be interpreted and enforced.  With surprising speed, the U.S. Department of Labor, which is responsible for enforcing the law, has issued

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President Signs COVID-19 Legislation That Will Impact Employers’ Leave Polices

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, includes a number of provisions that will directly impact employers, in addition to public health measures. Here are the key provisions of the legislation that will impact employers: Emergency Paid Sick Leave One section of the new law requires

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COVID-19 Legislation Will Impact Employers’ Leave Polices

The Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) passed The U.S. House of Representatives early Saturday, March 14, 2020, and includes a number of provisions that will directly impact employers, in addition to public health measures. The bill is expected to be taken up by the U.S. Senate immediately, which may make changes to

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