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Business Interruption Insurance

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

Businesses often carry insurance to cover losses caused by a variety of events or perils.  Restrictions, closures, whether voluntary or not, and policies related to COVID-19 are negatively impacting businesses and affecting bottom lines.  As a result, business owners are asking whether they are insured for their losses due to COVID-19 like they might be […]

President Trump Signs CARES Act

Posted on March 27, 2020 by , and

After much negotiation over the past few days, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) into law, a $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at providing critical economic relief to Americans affected in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Big Picture With a combination of direct payments, grants, loans […]

DOL Issues New FAQ for FFCRA

Posted on March 27, 2020 by , and

Earlier this week we sent you a link to the DOL website with 14 FAQs regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Those FAQs were not earth-shattering but NOW we have 22 more FAQs with very good insight on several topics, documentation (you CAN require it), and whether the leave is available for employees […]

As COVID-19 Cases Rise . . . Are Employers Supposed To Record Them As Work-Related Illnesses?

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

As the number of COVID-19 cases keeps increasing, it is time to revisit the question of whether employers are supposed to record COVID-19 cases as work-related illnesses under OSHA regulations. OSHA requires that covered employers record COVID-19 cases on their logs if the following criteria are met: The illness has been confirmed by a laboratory […]

DOL Issues FFCRA Poster and Notice FAQ!

Posted on March 25, 2020 by , and

Today the DOL issued a notice employers subject to the FFCRA must post prior to April 1, 2020.  A copy of the poster can be found here. The FAQ regarding the poster can be found here. Ruder Ware’s COVID-19 Focus Team doing all we can to keep you up to date as this situation evolves, please […]

DOL Issues Conflicting Guidance Regarding Leave Offered Before April 1!

Posted on March 25, 2020 by , and

Late yesterday, the Department of Labor issued its first FAQ  at regarding the FFCRA.  In that FAQ the DOL specifically states: Question: Can my employer deny me paid sick leave if my employer gave me paid leave for a reason identified in the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act prior to the Act going into effect? […]

Breaking News—Tax Credits Available Now for FFCRA Leave!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by , and

Shortly after we issued our guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (the “FFCRA”) last week Friday, the Department of Labor and the Treasury Department jointly issued IRS Bulletin 2020-57 stating employers can begin taking advantage of the refundable payroll tax credits provided by FFCRA.  In previous alerts we had advised you […]

Governor Evers Issues Safer at Home Order

Posted on March 24, 2020 by , and

As expected, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Governor Evers issued Safer at Home Order #12, requiring individuals across the state of Wisconsin (with exceptions) to stay at home starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in order to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This Order will remain in effect until 8:00 AM on […]

Governor to Issue “Safer at Home” Order

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

This morning Governor Evers released a statement notifying citizens that he will be issuing a “safer at home”. The impact of this order for individuals and businesses will depend on the wording of the order which is expected to be released tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24th). The governor’s initial statement indicates that the order will, similar to […]

Refundable Tax Credits Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Posted on March 20, 2020 by and

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (the “FFCRA”) (signed into law on March 18) and generally effective April 2, 2020 provides refundable tax credits for employers to offset the costs associated with the paid public health emergency leave (provided under an amendment to the federal Family and Medical Leave law) and paid sick […]