By Bill Peffer, Kenneth Siegel, Jeff Kesselman, and Lyle Wallace On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed an economic stimulus act titled the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” also known as the “CARES Act.” The CARES Act allocates…
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Publications & Advisories
CARES Act – Impact on Retirement Plans
By Kathy Odle, Kirsten Stewart, and George Tsai CARES Act makes sweeping changes to the withdrawal and loan provisions of 401(k) and other retirement plans (and IRAs) for individuals needing access to their retirement funds to deal with the financial burdens associated…
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Where to Hang a Poster When Employees Work From Home
By Brooke Colaizzi and Carissa Davis The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) requires certain employers to provide paid leave to eligible employees who are unable to work due to specific COVID-19 related reasons. Like many employment statutes, the FFCRA…
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Essential Workers Exempt from Stay Home Orders
By Courtney Blackburn, Ryan Christ, Gregory Ramos, and Cory Smith The COVID-19 pandemic is having a material impact on the businesses we rely on, our global economy, and the way we live our daily lives. Many states and cities have issued or will…
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Denver Stay-At-Home Order
By Brooke Colaizzi and Elizabeth Chilcoat The City and County of Denver, City of Boulder, and Pitkin County have joined San Miguel County in issuing orders requiring residents to stay at home. All four stay-at-home orders drastically limit access to…
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Arizona Prohibits the Closure of Essential Services
By Matt Hesketh On March 23, Arizona Governor Ducey issued an executive order that broadly defines “essential services” in Arizona and protects the ability of essential service providers to continue operating during the COVID-19 crisis. The order precludes local governments…
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Business Interruption Coverage for Coronavirus Losses
The Coronavirus has caused many businesses to shut down, either voluntarily or by state and local governments mandates. These closures have resulted in a substantial downturn in business income and revenue. Many companies are now looking to their business interruption…
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What You Should Know About How COVID-19 Is Affecting Courts In Arizona
By Matt Hesketh FEDERAL DISTRICTS IN ARIZONA On March 20, Chief Judge Snow issued General Order 20-15 in response to the COVID-19 crisis: All jury trials scheduled to commence before May 4 are postponed until further notice. Trial deadlines in…
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What You Should Know About How COVID-19 Is Impacting Arizona
By Matt Hesketh and Sean Moore LEGISLATION SB 1051 – Continuation of the Arizona Department of Health Services Extends the operation of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for eight years, until July 1, 2028. Appropriates $5 million in FY 2020 to…
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Paid Sick Leave
By Elizabeth Chilcoat, Brooke Colaizzi, and Bill Wright On March 18, 2020, the president signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. In addition to provisions addressing accessibility of testing for COVID-19 and workplace safety, the law imposed new requirements for…
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