Employer Q&A on Recent Public Health and Safety Guidelines/Orders
As employers continue to manage the impacts of COVID-19 on the workplace and the workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have issued additional guidance. We continue to receive many questions on the practical implications of Agency guidance and new legislation. Below are additional Q&A’s that employers should consider, […]
Review of PA DOH Order Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses
Since Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close on March 19, 2020, businesses that have been permitted to keep their physical locations open have been searching for guidance from the government as to how to ensure the safety of their employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, on April 15, 2020, […]
COVID-19: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Tax Updates (April 14)
(Updated April 14, 2020) On March 20, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) released a series of tax alerts in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our team of attorneys briefly describes several of the material updates below. However, due to the rapidly changing nature of this pandemic, additional guidance will evolve and be […]
CARES Act: Tax Implications
(Updated April 10, 2020) On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) was signed into law by President Trump. Although the CARES Act was drafted to predominantly assist small businesses, specific industries, and health care professionals; several of the CARES Act provisions were tax related. Our team of […]
U.S. Restricts Export of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a Temporary Final Rule (to be published and effective April 10, 2020), dealing with “Prioritization and Allocation of Certain Scarce or Threatened Health and Medical Resources for Domestic Use.” This Rule prohibits the export of enumerated personal protective equipment (PPE), including certain respirators, surgical masks and gloves. […]
COVID-19: PA Department of Health Order Directing Building Safety Measures
Since the Governor of Pennsylvania signed an Order Mandating Closure of All Businesses That Are Not Life Sustaining, many life-sustaining business and businesses operating under a waiver granted by the Department of Community and Economic Development have been struggling to implement appropriate new workplace/building safety rules and guidelines to keep employees and customers safe during […]
CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Documentation Checklist
With the recent passage of the CARES Act, the expansion of SBA 7(a) (Paycheck Protection Program) loans has left many businesses wondering what they can do to take advantage this advantageous program. While we are awaiting regulations and guidance on the implementation of the Program, we anticipate the following documents may be required when applying […]
COVID-19: Emergency Financing Options for Businesses (April 1)
(Updated April 1, 2020) The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has left a lot of businesses struggling financially due to closures, reduced workload and supply chain issues. To assist businesses during these extraordinary times, local and federal resources are being allocated to provide various emergency funding options. This chart helps simplify the government financing options currently available, […]
Pennsylvania Becomes an Early Adopter of Economic Nexus Standards
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (“Wayfair”). In Wayfair, the Court overturned decades of existing precedent by ruling that states could impose sales tax collection (and other requirements) on out-of-state retailers who only conducted online sales in states without maintaining a physical presence. The […]
Abigail M. Martin Speaks to Lehigh University Students About Real Estate Careers
Abigail M. Martin, member of the Firm’s Corporate, Business & Banking Group, recently spoke at a UCREW event, where she was part of a panel of CREW members who informed undergraduate students of Lehigh University about various careers in Commercial Real Estate. The event, presented by CREW Lehigh Valley, took place on Thursday, October 3. […]