Resources developed by Seigfreid Bingham regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which originated in Wuhan, China
Changes to Paycheck Protection Program
January 5, 2021
By: John Fuchs and Char Heins
On Sunday, December 27th,
2020 President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2021 (the “Act”). Among other things, the Act offers an additional round of
funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and […]
EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines and When Employers Can Mandate Such Vaccines for Their Employees
December 22, 2020By: John Vering and Mark Opara
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance in the form of an updated technical
assistance document (“TAD”) entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the
Rehabilitation Act, […]
Tips for Navigating Physician Practice and ASC Transactions During COVID-19
December 16, 2020Lori Beam, shareholder, was published in the fourth quarter issue of Kansas City Medicine. Just as the positivity rate in COVID-19 cases continues to go up, the positivity rate for physicians considering selling their private practices has also […]
Expanded Eligibility for Provider Relief Funds and Updated Reporting Requirements
October 30, 2020 By Mark Opara and Bailie Schnackenberg
On
March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law, allocating
$100 billion in funding for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (the “Fund”). As
outlined […]
Phase Three Healthcare Provider Relief Funds
October 7, 2020
By Mark Opara, Emily Crane, and Bailie Schnackenberg
On
March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law, allocating
$100 billion in funding for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (the “Fund”). As
outlined […]
U.S. Dept. of Labor Revises Regulations Under FFCRA
By: John Vering and Mark Opara
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) posted revisions to its regulations implementing the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). […]
EEOC Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
By: John Vering and Mark Opara
On September 8, 2020, the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance in the form of an updated technical assistance document (“TAD”) entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation […]
DOL Issues Guidance on FFCRA School Leave
By: John Vering and Mark Opara
On August 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance on an employer’s obligations under the Families First Corona Virus Response Act (FFCRA) regarding when covered employees are entitled to paid leave as […]