A boat docked at a pier, bathed in the warm hues of a sunset.
| | | | | | | | | | |

SBA Paycheck Protection Program – Safe Harbors

ByOlin Lewin

Borrowers who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan proceeds may want to wait to apply to their lender for loan forgiveness until after June 30, 2020.  Borrowers may apply to their lenders to receive loan forgiveness at the end of the covered eight-week period (i.e. the conclusion of the 56 days from receipt of the…

Sick Leave Rules
| | | | | |

Updated: EMPLOYER PAID LEAVE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

ByOlin Lewin

The U.S. Department of Labor has published guidance further explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”). Please note that the Act is now effective as of April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The Act provides that covered employers must provide to all employees: Two…

A woman blowing her nose with a tissue while understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

What Employers Need to Know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

ByOlin Lewin

The Federal Government passed two emergency laws that may apply to your business.  On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended on March 16, 2020 (the “Act”). On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Act and President Trump signed it that day. The law is…

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for California Employers

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for California Employers

ByOlin Lewin

Avoiding legal issues as a business owner requires a proactive approach. Sexual harassment has dominated the headlines recently. In response, the California Legislature has passed Bill 1343 which places some additional requirements on California Employers. California Senate Bill 1343 now requires California employers with at least five (5) employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training…