Blog: Protecting Businesses and Their Owners

Employer Documentation Required by IRS to Claim the Tax Credit Under EPSL or EFMLA
On March 31, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) provided employer’s guidance on what documentation it will require to support the tax credit taken under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“EPSL”) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA) sections of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). This article will discuss what your company may need to provide the IRS to obtain the tax credits available under the EPSL or EFMLA.

Understanding Force Majeure And How It May Impact Your Contracts Due To COVID-19
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having significant impacts on companies, including disruption of supply chains and performance of delivery obligations. As a result, some companies may desire to be excused from their contractual obligations due to these events to avoid losses that may arise from inability to perform to contract terms.

Employers Must Begin Using the New I-9 Form by May 1, 2020
By Gregory J. Norys All employers are required to verify the citizenship status for new employees before the first date of employment. As part of the process, all employers are required to obtain a Form I-9 for all new employees. On October 21, 2019 the Office of...

Business Owner Legal Insights for COVID-19 Government Acts
Gregory J. Norys, a partner at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP recently joined Valley Innovators on their podcast providing insight on recent government acts intended to help small business owners and their employees through the Coronavirus pandemic. Greg discussed the...

Help For your Company From Disruption Caused By The CORONAVIRUS
Recovery under the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“FFCRA”)