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New information on FFCRA

New information on FFCRA

April 1, 2020

More from DOL on Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act – analysis to come. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic  

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Alabama’s March 27, 2020 Statewide Order – Social Distancing

April 1, 2020

Here is a summary of the Alabama’s March 27, 2020 COVID-19 Public Health Order: 1. Effective March 28, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., no more non-work related gatherings of 10 persons or more; the 10-person restriction applies to employers. 2. Effective March 28, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., “non-essential” businesses are closed Entertainment venues (theaters, clubs) Athletic […]

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Small Business Loans under the Paycheck Protection Program of CARES Act

March 31, 2020

by: Barbara Wells Are you looking for more information about the small business loans available under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES Act? Fortunately, you can find helpful information on the Small Business Administration’s website using the link below. https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp      

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Return to Work Criteria for Health Care Professionals – COVID19

March 31, 2020

by: Mai Lan Isler & Barbara Wells The CDC has provided the following return to work criteria for Health Care Professionals (HCP) with previously confirmed or suspected COVID-19 disease. Obviously, employers in the health care sector are concerned both about protecting health of patients, employees, and the public, but staffing is also a problem. The […]

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CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT ALERT – COVID-19

March 31, 2020

We are all innovating our business to adapt to evolving government health orders and the pandemic impacts on our employees, projects and economy. The procurement and construction industries will not be the same for the foreseeable future: Voluntary or mandatory work stoppages, suspensions or terminations. Material shortages or disruptions. Labor shortages or restrictions. Project delays […]

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If A Shelter-In-Place Order Comes What Happens To Joint Custody Or Visitation

March 31, 2020

By Allen Sheehan & Faith Twiggs The Problems Now Across the our country, state and local governments have announced versions of Shelter-In-Place Orders. In Alabama, some local governments have imposed curfews or other restrictions on movement in an effort to slow the growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those parents already divorced have been discovering that […]

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How Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact My Divorce Or Child Custody Case?

March 30, 2020

by Faith Perdue Twiggs I already have a hearing set in my divorce or child custody case. Am I still going to court during the COVID-19 pandemic? Possibly. The state and local courts suspended all in-person proceedings on March 16, 2020. Initially, the courts closed until April 16, 2020, but as with other deadlines it may […]

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Before Covid-19, Russ Russell's loan closings looked like this. We have evolved.

CARES Act Passage Brings Welcome Relief To Small Businesses

March 27, 2020

by: Russ Russell; Christopher Weller; Courtney Williams; Blake Brookshire; and Barbara Wells Good News! Small business owners, would you like some good news for a change? We know we were relieved when we read the CARES Act Congress passed today. We are a small business too, and this law brings relief for small businesses in this difficult […]

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Sheltering at Home

Intermittent Leave Guidance for FFCRA

March 27, 2020

Sheltering at Home – by Barbara Wells We have been waiting for some guidance from the US Department of Labor on how intermittent leave might work under the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (#FFCRA). We have a little now. The questions and answers relating to intermittent leave are found at questions 20-22 in the Guidance, but […]

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10 THINGS FOR YOUR WORK-FROM-HOME POLICY?

March 27, 2020

By: Faith Perdue Twiggs Permitting employees to work remotely is one-way employers may choose to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementing a Work-From-Home policy is an important step in ensuring your business continues to operate smoothly while taking precautions to ensure the safety of your office, employees, and clients. The following items should be included in […]

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