COVID-19 UPDATE: TELEMEDICINE VISITS COUNT AS VISITS FOR FMLA THROUGH END OF YEAR
Pursuant to an update to the DOL’s Q&A regarding COVID and the FMLA, telemedicine visits will be deemed to be in-person visits and electronic signatures will amount to signatures for purposes of establishing a serious health condition under the FMLA so long as: the...
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
During this period of rapidly-evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date. Baylor Evnen will continue to provide updates on changing legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and governmental mandates...
UPDATED FMLA FORMS: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUES NEW FMLA FORMS
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued revised its FMLA certification forms to make them easier to understand for employers, providers, and employees. Find the updated forms here. Christopher M. Schmidt Kate Q. Martz Susan M. Foster Torrey J. Gerdes Baylor...
COVID-19 UPDATE: MASKS (AND MORE) REQUIRED UNDER NEW LINCOLN/LANCASTER DIRECTED HEALTH MEASURE
A new Directed Health Measure for Lincoln and Lancaster County goes into effect today. Among other things, it requires masks in places open to the general public (subject to some exceptions). Read the new DHM here. Christopher M. Schmidt Kate Q. Martz Susan M. Foster...
BAYLOR EVNEN’S EFFORTS BEFORE NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT RESULTS IN VICTORY FOR ALL NEBRASKA EMPLOYERS
On behalf of various clients and Nebraskans for Workers’ Compensation Equity and Fairness (“NWCEF”), Baylor Evnen prepared and filed an amicus brief, or “friend of the court” brief, in the Nebraska Supreme Court, in a case involving an issue of great importance to...
COVID-19 UPDATE: PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 2020
On June 5, 2020, the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPP Flexibility Act). The PPP Flexibility Act makes several changes to PPP loans and the loan forgiveness process. These changes include: Extending the loan forgiveness...
COVID-19: IOWA COMMISSIONER JOSEPH CORTESE POSTPONES IN PERSON HEARINGS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
On June 1, 2020, Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Joseph Cortese extended the postponement of in-person hearings by the commission from June 16, 2020, to September 14, 2020. This order was not unexpected, but it has some far reaching and important implications for...
WEBINAR SERIES – ADDRESSING YOUR CLAIMS QUESTIONS & PROVIDING YOU TOOLS TO BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR WC HANDLING
WORKERS' COMPENSATION WEBINAR SERIESBaylor Evnen strives to continue to provide clients cutting edge and sound legal advice. As part of the same, we will be launching a series of webinars (bi-weekly) beginning in June that will continue through the fall. These topics...
COVID-19 UPDATE: INTERIM FINAL RULES ON PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS REQUIREMENTS AND SBA LOAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
On May 22, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Treasury issued two interim final rules related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The first provides guidance to borrowers and lenders on forgiveness requirements for PPP loans. The...
COVID-19 UPDATE: PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION RELEASED
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, recently released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers...