Thursday, March 26, 2020
March 26. 2020 Click here to read the executive order from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. For more updates and information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020By John Vering & Mark OparaOn March 25, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor published on its website a Model Poster for covered employers to post, email to their employees or put on an internal or external website to meet the posting requirements under the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (herein Act). […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has extended the deadline for 2019 state income tax returns and certain tax payments for individuals and corporations. Please see notice from the Governor’s Office here. For more information and updates, visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Tax Day is now July 15, the Treasury and IRS have extended the filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed. Please see notice from the IRS here. For more information and updates, visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
Monday, March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020By Curry Sexton and Brenda Hamilton The COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) fallout has already presented a number of challenging legal issues. With the impact of the virus becoming more widespread, and federal, state, and local authorities taking various measures to attempt to limit the spread, many events, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings have been […]
Monday, March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020 A message from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce: Kansas and Missouri have been granted eligibility by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to allow for small businesses and nonprofits in the state to apply for low-interest disaster loans for working capital. These loans, known as Economic Injury Disaster Loans, offer […]
Monday, March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020By Greg Gerstner, Dan McClain, and Greg Whiston In response to evidence of possible community spread of the COVID-19 in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton D. Lucas and other city and county officials throughout the metro area recently issued Stay-at-Home Orders (the “Orders”) ordering all individuals in Kansas City, Missouri, Jackson County, Missouri, Clay […]
Monday, March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020By Julie Parisi and John VeringBecause so many employees are being forced into unemployment or are having their hours reduced because of COVID-19, we are providing our clients and friends with general information regarding the current rules regarding eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits in Missouri and Kansas. Please note that the law regarding […]
Monday, March 23, 2020
Message from the KC Chamber of Commerce:On Friday, March 20, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the establishment of the of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to assist hospitality businesses seeking emergency loans in response of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program, which is administered through the Kansas Department of Commerce […]
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
(Washington, DC) – The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is proud to announce the election of John A. Vering of Seigfreid Bingham, P.C. as a new Fellow. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition by one’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplification of integrity, dedication and excellence. A shareholder and […]