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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced independent home improvement retailers to evaluate their businesses from every angle. To assist home improvement operators answer questions about employment law, Hardware Retailing has compiled legal resources from the U.S. government and legal firm Taft. To learn more about common employment law questions amid COVID-19, browse the resources below.
U.S. Government Resources
- Guidance on Paid Sick and Family Leave (Department of Labor)
- Employer Paid Leave Requirements (Department of Labor)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Questions and Answers (Department of Labor)
- FFCRA Employer Paid Leave Requirements (Department of Labor)
- Small Business Administration Loan Programs
- NEW: Paycheck Protection Program FAQ (Small Business Administration)
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs
- A Simple Explanation of the Paycheck Protection Program
- Understanding the Basics of the Paycheck Protection Program
- How to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan
- Comparing SBA Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program
- What to Do After Receiving Paycheck Protection Program Funds
- Avoiding CARES Act Enforcement Risks Associated With SBA Loans
- NEW: PPP Gets Revisions
Business Operations
- Summary of the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA)
- Q&A for Distressed Companies
- OSHA Relaxes Recordkeeping Requirements
- What to Know About Donating Goods and Services
- Changes to State Franchise Regulations
- Failure to Pay: Does COVID-19 Excuse a Party’s Contractual Obligations?
- COVID-19 and Understanding Force Majeure Clauses
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? Is My Business Essential?
- Liquidity Options for Investment Funds and Portfolio Investments During COVID-19
- Comparing SBA Disaster and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
- How to Receive an SBA Disaster Loan (Eldredge & Clark, LLP)
- 5 Ways Distressed Businesses Should Respond to COVID-19
- NEW: Balancing ERP Needs With COVID-19 Realities
- NEW: Key Concepts for When Customers or Supplies Declare Bankruptcy
- NEW: Q&A for Distressed Companies
Workforce
- Paid Sick and Family Leave for COVID-19
- Disability Benefits for Injured Workers During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Legislation Tax Credits: How to Fund Required Emergency Family and Sick Leave Pay
- COVID-19 and OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
- State-Specific COVID-19 Employer Q&A
- Which Laws Apply to COVID-19?
- General COVID-19 Legal Guidance for Employers
- Common Questions Regarding COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation
- CARES Act Summary for Employers
- NEW: OSHA Releases Guidelines for Wearing Face Masks
- NEW: What Employers Need to Know About COBRA, HIPAA and Claims Deadlines
Finance
- Navigating CARES Act Loans for Small Businesses
- Minimizing Risk in Loan Participation Litigation Following COVID-19
- CARES Act Provides Temporary Relief From Required Minimum Distribution Rules For Certain Retirement Plans
- Overview of COVID-19 Financial Resources
Insurance
- Provide Prompt Notice and Document Losses for Business Interruption Claims
- Maximizing Your Company’s Insurance Coverage During COVID-19
- Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Injuries and Loss
Events
Privacy and Data Security
- CARES Act Provides Attention to Privacy and Data Security Precautions
- Don’t Be Fooled: Protecting Your Business Against COVID-10 Phishing and Malware
- Working From Home? Don’t Compromise Information Security
Commercial Real Estate
Taxes
- DOL Issues Temporary Regulations on Group Health Plan Coverage
- Tax Relief Measures of the CARES Act
- U.S. Government Unveils Two Refundable Payroll Tax Credits
- Tax Deadline Extended to July 15
- Qualified Disaster Relief Tax Payments: Providing Tax Relief for Those in Need
Many of these resources are provided courtesy of Taft, a legal firm with more than 130 years of experience. For more information, visit Taft online.
NOTE: These materials are being provided as reference. Hardware Retailing encourages you to consult with your own counsel before making any business decisions.
