During these uncertain times, many clients have asked whether they should stop paying rent due to the effect of COVID-19 on their business or pursue other options, such as rent abatement for their commercial property. We suggest that before a…
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In historic legislation, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act contains a series of initiatives designed to help businesses and individuals weather the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sweeping…
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On April 1st, the U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”) issued a temporary rule for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The temporary rule, among other things, confirmed that employees must give notice to their employers of the need to take…
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The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance to help explain the leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The Act makes many employers pay employees who can’t work because of issues related to COVID-19. The guidance…
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