Does your Firm or Business have a Potential Business Interruption Claim?

            Shelter in place closures orders have impacted numerous businesses throughout Ohio.  While some may have been able to adapt or operate having been declared “essential” many others have been significantly impacted.  A question for every impacted business is likely whether any relief may be available under the entities business interruption coverage, or whether they…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UPDATES REGARDING EMPLOYER PAID LEAVE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FFCRA

In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provided for mandatory Expanded Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Expanded Family Medical Leave (EFMLA) for employees of businesses with fewer than 500 employees.  The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has assembled and continues to update several resources for…

President Signs “Cares Act” – passed by US House and Senate

On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a two-trillion-dollar aid package to help individuals and businesses who are experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and to stimulate the economy. Numerous programs are available and while the following list may not be exhaustive, here are just a…

President Signs "Cares Act" – passed by US House and Senate

On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a two-trillion-dollar aid package to help individuals and businesses who are experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and to stimulate the economy. Numerous programs are available and while the following list may not be exhaustive, here are just a…

Statutes of Limitations Tolled as a Result of COVID-19

As individuals and businesses struggle to process and address the impact of the pandemic outbreak on their business, Ohio’s Legislature has come to the aid of individuals and businesses alike to buy them more time with regard to actions that must be taken by certain statutorily or administratively created deadlines. On March 26, 2020, House…

Be Aware of COVID-19 Fraud and Schemes

Be aware that scammers have already devised numerous methods of defrauding people in connection with COVID-19. Scammers are setting up websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Below is a list of some examples of scams linked to COVID-19 and a link to a list of steps that…

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announces deferred payments

Updated: 3/23/2020 In response to the coronavirus health emergency, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation(BWC) announced that it is temporarily deferring payment of employer premiums for March, April, and May until June 1, 2020.  In addition to providing this assistance to employers, the BWC also announced that it will continue to pay Temporary Total Compensation…

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announces deferred payments

Updated: 3/23/2020 In response to the coronavirus health emergency, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation(BWC) announced that it is temporarily deferring payment of employer premiums for March, April, and May until June 1, 2020.  In addition to providing this assistance to employers, the BWC also announced that it will continue to pay Temporary Total Compensation…

Employment Law Update: Federal Paid Leave Provision to Take Effect on April 2, 2020

Updated: 3/19/2020 On March 18, 2020, Congress passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) which will provide temporary assistance to employees and businesses experiencing coronavirus interruptions. The Act becomes effective April 2, 2020, which is 15 days after the President signed the bill into law. The bill contains two key provisions for employers and…