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No law firm specializes in “Pandemic Law,” but at Skelton Taintor & Abbott, we have been staying up to date about how the public policy responses to COVID-19 impact our clients in all of our practice areas. Everyone has questions about how their lives and businesses are going to be affected by this pandemic. WhileRead More
On April 1st, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new rule that regulates the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the paid leave under this new law that became available to employees starting on April 1st. This new rule clarified what records employers can request from employees asking forRead More
Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce published an updated Coronavirus Emergency Loan Guide for small businesses and sole proprietors. This is crucial because small businesses (less than 500 employees) can begin applying for payroll loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Paycheck Protection Program starting April 3rd. Independent contractors and otherRead More
The FFCRA goes into effect on April 1, 2020, and the Department of Labor (DOL) just issued a FFCRA poster (access it HERE) that employers are required to post in a conspicuous location. This means that employers should probably e-mail out the PDF poster to ensure compliance with the law’s notice requirements. Time forRead More
Last week, you probably felt inundated with COVID-19 information and updates. Everything – and I mean everything – seems to be evolving rapidly. On March 18, the President signed an emergency law (the “Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act”) to provide initial relief to workers in the wake of the pandemic. The law expands federal FMLARead More
Yesterday, the Maine Legislature passed emergency legislation that was aimed, in part, at temporarily extending eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers that have been impacted by COVID-19. The new law allows workers to become eligible for unemployment benefits immediately in situations that would not typically be covered. Workers can now apply for and receive unemploymentRead More
Dear Clients and Friends: We at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott hope that you, your families, and colleagues are safe and well. We are providing an update for all STA clients and friends of the firm in response to the COVID-19 situation. The impact of COVID-19 is affecting everyone in different ways. Our priorities are to keepRead More
As we all rise to the occasion to best the challenges presented by COVID-19, Skelton Taintor & Abbott will continue to work on behalf of our clients with vigor and zeal. Out of concern for our clients, our staff, and the public health, Skelton Taintor & Abbott is temporarily discontinuing face-to-face contact with clients andRead More
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a “pandemic.” Employers should mobilize and prepare now to ensure that they are equipped to handle the inevitable disruptions in the workplace that this relatively unprecedented pandemic may cause. Here are some things you should be thinking about: Tough QuestionsRead More
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