As the global COVID-19 public health emergency continues to spread and create challenges for businesses worldwide, we wanted to share with you some of the resources we have created to help you address some of the challenges you and your business may be facing. We will update this page with changes in this rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
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Resources for Employers:
OSHA Mandate Recording (Published December 02, 2021)
OSHA Mandate Presentation (Published December 02, 2021)
OSHA Mandate (Published November 22, 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Programs: Additional Guidance and Some Comfort (Published May 28, 2021)
FFCRA Leave Extended In New COVID-19 Relief (Published December 28, 2020)
What Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Mean for My Business? (Published December 21, 2020)
Does Your Business Have New Tax Obligations Because of a Work-From-Home Policy? (Published November 4, 2020)
COVID-19 Extension Guidance Makes the Interplay Between COBRA and Medicare (a Bit) Trickier (Published November 2, 2020)
What Employers Need to Know About The Families First Coronavirus Response Act - An Animation (Published October 20, 2020)
Flu Season is Coming, but Can I Require My Employees to Vaccinate? (Published October 5, 2020)
Allocation of Medical Loss Ratio Rebates and Premium Refunds (Published September 16, 2020)
School is Back in Session, But Are Employees? Navigating the FFCRA in the Midst of Schools Reopening (Published August 28, 2020)
PPP Forgiveness Planning Scenarios (Published August 18, 2020)
A Chronology of COVID-19 Relief for ERISA Plans (Published August 10, 2020)
IRS Allows Tax-Advantaged Leave Donation to COVID-19 Relief Organizations (Published June 29, 2020)
IRS Issues New Guidance on CARES Act Retirement Plan Distributions and Loans (Published June 24, 2020)
60% Is Not a Cliff, Indeed (Published June 15, 2020)
DOL E-Disclosure Rule Recognizes Our New (Digital) Reality (Published June 10, 2020)
The New PPP Math: 24 + 60 = > Forgiveness + > Paperwork (Published June 8, 2020)
PPP Math for the Self-Employed: And, Yes, There is Still Time (Published May 27, 2020)
Juggling the Costs of Reopening and Litigation: Try Mediation (Published May 21, 2020)
FINALLY!!! . . . SBA Guidance on the Forgiveness Math (Published May 20, 2020)
Should You Adjust Your Plans Based on the New PPP Forgiveness Guidance? (Published May 19, 2020)
What will COVID-19 Liability Litigation Look Like for Consumer Facing Businesses? (Published May 18, 2020)
IRS Relaxes Rules for Cafeteria Plans and Clarifies Relief for High Deductible Health Plans (Published May 15, 2020)
The PPP Litigation Wave is Coming: Anticipated "Qui Tam" Lawsuits Under the False Claims Act (Published May 14, 2020)
IRS and DOL Extend Certain Health & Welfare Benefit Plan-Related Deadlines (Published May 13, 2020)
Return to Work Plan Outline (Published May 11, 2020)
WBGH's "Even After Your Office Reopens, You May Not Be Going Back" (Published May 4, 2020)
Can I Require Employees to be Tested for COVID-19 Before Entering the Workplace? (Published April 24, 2020)
Employee Layoffs May Vest Retirement Plan Benefits (Published April 16, 2020)
PPP Loan Forgiveness: Further Guidance on the Math (Published April 13, 2020)
Should Health Care Employers Prepare for COVID-19 As A Work-Related Injury? (Published April 6, 2020)
This Week's Show: The FFCRA and Cares Act (Published April 4, 2020)
PPP Forgivable Loan Program: An Update from the SBA (Published April 3, 2020)
PPP Forgivable Loan Program: How to do the Math (Published April 2, 2020)
The SBA Paycheck Protection Program: An Overview (Published March 30, 2020)
CARES ACT Imposes Limits on Executive Pay Over $425,000 for Businesses Seeking Financial Assistance (Published March 31, 2020)
With CARES Act, Congress provides retirement plan relief and group health plan changes (Published March 30, 2020)
Congress Passes the Paycheck Protection Program (Published March 27, 2020)
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employee Rights Workplace Poster (Published March 26, 2020)
Paying Health Insurance Premiums for Furloughed or Laid Off Employees (Published March 26, 2020)
COVID-19 Alert: State of Maine and City of Portland Issue Orders to Close Non-essential Businesses (Published March 25, 2020)
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Q&A Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Published March 25, 2020)
- Hiring During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Can Do (Published March 23, 2020)
- BREAKING: Massachusetts and Connecticut Order Closure of Non-Essential Businesses (Published March 23, 2020)
- IRS News Release Describes Plan to Implement Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Published March 23, 2020)
Employer Obligations under the Revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (Published March 19, 2020)
Congress Passes Emergency Paid Leave Laws in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic (Published March 19, 2020)
COVID-19: Updated FAQs (Published March 16, 2020)
- Leave Sharing Programs: A Critical Bridge for Employees Affected by COVID-19 (Published March 13, 2020)
- Should Employers Recognize COVID-19 As A Work-Related Injury? (Published March 12, 2020)
- High-deductible Health Plans Can Cover Coronavirus Costs (Published March 11, 2020)
- The Coronavirus: FAQs for Employers (Published March 5, 2020)
Resources for the Health Care & Life Sciences Industry:
Massachusetts Health Care Bill Makes Several Significant Changes (Published January 20, 2021)
Hospital Price Transparency Rule: Full Steam Ahead (Published November 9, 2020)
FDA Issues Guidance on IRB Review on Non-Emergency Individual Patient Expanded Access Requests for Investigational Drugs and Biological Products to Treat COVID-19 (Published June 18, 2020)
FDA Announces New Updates to its Guidance on Conducting Clinical Trials During COVID-19 and Notes Availability of its COVID MyStudies App (Published June 12, 2020)
OHRP Issues Guidance on the Conduct of Research During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Published April 23, 2020)
Updated FDA COVID-19 Guidance for Conduct of Clinical Trials (Published April 1, 2020)
COVID-19: FDA Clinical Trial Guidance (Published March 20, 2020)
Due to COVID-19, Federal Agencies Relax Requirements Regarding the Provision of Telehealth Services (Published March 20, 2020)
COVID-19 Expanded Access Template (Published March 19, 2020)
Responsible Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Published March 17, 2020)
Click here for the COVID-19 Resource Center for Health Care & Life Sciences Clients.
Resources for the Energy Industry:
COVID-19 Alert: State of Maine and City of Portland Issue Orders to Close Non-essential Businesses; Utility Services to Continue (Published March 24, 2020)
COVID-19 Alert: Massachusetts Closes "Non-essential" Businesses; Utility Services to Continue (Published March 24, 2020)
- Maine's COVID-19 Response Impacts Utility Services (Published March 20, 2020)
Resources for the Real Estate Industry:
What Commercial Landlords Need to Know About Massachusetts Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures (Published April 21, 2020)
A 'Healthy' Approach to Possible Commercial Lease Defaults in the Age of Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Published March 20, 2020)
Resources for the Construction Industry:
City of Portland Releases Guidelines and Procedures for All Construction Sites and Workers at all Public Works (Published April 6, 2020)
- Massachusetts COVID-19 Essential Services as they Relate to the Construction Industry (Published April 2, 2020)
- Is the Coronavirus Pandemic a Force Majeure? (Published March 20, 2020)
Resources for the Banking Industry:
- Financial Institutions... In the News (Published June 24, 2020)
- Financial Institutions... In the News (Published April 8, 2020)
- COVID-19: Federal Bank Regulators Scramble to Issue Waivers and Guidance (Published March 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 Alert: State of Maine and City of Portland Issue Orders to Close Non-essential Businesses; Banks and Credit Unions Exempt (Published March 24, 2020)
- Financial Institutions... In the News (Published March 18, 2020)
Resources from our Government & Public Relations Group in Augusta, ME:
- Maine Street Solutions Client Communications (Published March 20, 2020)
Resources for the Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries Industry:
- 9:00PM “Curfew” Announced for Some Maine Businesses During Thanksgiving Week (Published November 19, 2020)
- Bars and Tasting Rooms in Maine Remain Closed Until Further Notice as Number of COVID-19 Cases Increase (Published November 2, 2020)
- When the Weather Outside Gets Frightful: Moving Indoors in COVID-19 (Published October 14, 2020)
- What You Need to Know Before Opening Your Outdoor Tasting Room (Published June 8, 2020)
- Hand Sanitizer Relief for Distilled Spirits Extension (Published May 19, 2020)
- BABLO Issues Guidance on Reopening (Published May 18, 2020)
- Distilled Spirits Permittees: What You Need to Know About Producing Hand Sanitizer (Published March 20, 2020)
Resources for Individuals and Families:
- Executive Order Temporarily Modifies Requirements for In-Person Notarization and Acknowledgement in Maine (Published April 8, 2020)
- Massachusetts Legislation, Regulations, and Programs Regarding COVID-19 Emergency (Published March 27, 2020)
- COVID-19: Resources for Our Valued Family Law Clients (Published March 24, 2020)
Resources for the Promotions Industry:
Tips for Running Popular Sweepstakes during a National Emergency (Published April 14, 2020)
- Commercial Co-Ventures: What You Need to Know During a Pandemic (Published April 8, 2020)
- Help! My Sweepstakes is Caught in a Pandemic (Published April 6, 2020)
Additional resources you might find helpful:
Connecticut:
Maine:
Maine Helps from the State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills
State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills - Latest Communications
Massachusetts:
