COVID-19 Law — News — Law Office of David J. Quan

New Law Provides Better Opportunity for Full Forgiveness of PPP Loans

Perhaps it was inevitable that a program that was slated to distribute more than $4 trillion in a little over 3 months could not take into account the vast array of circumstances, arrangements, and situations that were facing America’s small businesses. Many of those studying the program (including this author) had noted the various issues and, fortunately, Congress has sought to address at least some of the most glaring.

Re-Opening for Business: 3 Critical Issues Every Employer Needs to be Planning For

As Texas and several other states begin to loosen up physical distancing guidelines and “open up for business” this week, employers and business owners will be facing a variety of difficult issues with their employees and their business. These legal and business concerns must be addressed while trying to return to a productive and profitable venture in the midst of an especially challenging economic environment.

New Paid Emergency Leaves for COVID-19 Related Situations

Last week, Congress passed the final version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA), which created two new forms of leave based on conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and (2) leave under the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) (sometimes also called Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)).

Here are some highlights of the new leaves provided by the FFRCA

Employee Issues and COVID-19

Though trying to navigate all of the workplace issues stemming from COVID-19 can feel daunting, it is important to remember that doing your best during these unprecedented circumstances will go a long way in demonstrating leadership and maintaining the good faith of your employees. You are all in this together.