CARES Act

The CARES Act, which was passed on Friday March 27, 2020, and signed into law over the weekend, expands the economic relief options available to small businesses and employers. Highlights of the new Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) and updates to the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) are summarized below. CARES Act

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SBA Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Small businesses and nonprofits in all 50 states who have experienced a “substantial economic injury” from the COVID19 shutdowns can now apply for an SBA Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”). Guidance from the SBA is ongoing and likely to evolve, so please contact your local SBA representative or your contact at Crowley Fleck…

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Employers are required to post this information for employees to review.…

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New Coronavirus Law Temporarily Overhauls Federal Employment Law

Employers should be advised Congress has passed the first major legislation responding to the evolving novel coronavirus COVID-19 (“COVID-19”) pandemic.  Please see the link below to Crowley Fleck's Employment Law Practice Group's newsletter. New Coronavirus Law Temporarily Overhauls Federal Employment Law

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Crowley Fleck, PLLP’s approach to addressing COVID-19

Crowley Fleck is actively monitoring the impact of COVID-19 in our communities, together with our ongoing commitment to continue to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients during these unprecedented times. Crowley Fleck’s primary focus during this time is to prioritize the health and safety of all members of the firm, our clients,…

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