On April 9, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an expansion of a previously announced “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO). The EO provides additional protections for Michigan citizens and workers through April 30, 2020.
The expanded EO contains physical space limitations by retail store size. The intent is to ensure social distancing
As the state deadline for bill signings approached, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced many legislative signings on April 12. In proposing amendments and executing these bills, the governor referenced the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and taking action to help Virginia workers address the current crisis as well as plan for economic recovery.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) offers economic aid, such as small business loans and unemployment assistance, to self-employed individuals who traditionally have not been eligible for such benefits. Businesses that rely on gig-economy workers may classify these individuals as independent contractors instead of employees, leaving such workers with limited options
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, includes several provisions offering support for U.S. agribusiness, ranchers, and farmers. Overall the legislation includes roughly $49 billion in funding for crop and livestock producers, nutrition assistance, and support for local producers
On April 2, 2020, the Department of Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted the Interim Final Rule implementing Sections 1102 and 1106 of the CARES Act in advance of its publication in the Federal Register. On April 3, 2020, SBA also released an overhauled Paycheck Protection Program loan application form.
The new
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act (Senate Amendment to H.R. 748) following House passage via voice vote earlier in the day. The Senate unanimously cleared the package on Wednesday, March 25. Passage in both chambers resulted from intense negotiations among Congressional leaders and White House officials, led by Secretary
Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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On March 16, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201), after adding a 90-page “technical corrections amendment.” The legislation will now be considered by the U.S. Senate. It contains provisions providing for an Emergency Paid Sick Leave benefit and a Public Health Emergency Paid Leave benefit. A refundable
Third Relief Bill Expected in Coming Days
On March 6, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Recent developments involving the spread of COVID-19 have continued to affect congressional and administration efforts on