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...
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...
DOL ISSUES UPDATED COBRA NOTICES AND FAQS
The Department of Labor has posted new model general and election COBRA notices and a short series of FAQs about the model notices. The revisions do not change application of COBRA. Rather, they provide clarification to employees about the interaction between...
COVID-19 Update: FFCRA Leave Policy and Leave Request Forms Available and Additional Agency Guidance
Businesses continue to navigate the changes necessary to respond to the novel coronavirus and its impact on the workforce, particularly the paid leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Baylor Evnen has partnered with employers to...
COVID-19 UPDATE: PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
Small businesses can apply for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program starting tomorrow, April 3, 2020. Please click here for a summary of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)...
COVID-19 UPDATE: DOL RELEASES FFCRA TEMPORARY REGULATIONS AND IRS RELEASES ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which confirmed that employees must give notice to their employers of the need to take leave and provide documentation to support paid sick leave...
PROVIDE FFCRA LEAVE AND NOTICE STARTING TODAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Remember to provide required Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave and post the Notice of Employee Rights today. All covered employers must provide leave to eligible employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and post the Notice of Employee...
COVID-19 UPDATE: CARES ACT AND DOL RELEASES ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In the past few days, two significant legal developments occurred which will impact employers and small businesses. On Friday, March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law. The CARES Act provides more than $2...
COVID-19 UPDATE: DOL Questions and Answers
Yesterday, March 26th 2020, the DOL issued guidance entitled “Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers” which answered many outstanding questions about leave being provided under the Families First Coronavrius Response Act. The Q&A provides...