One of the biggest concerns with contracts in the COVID-19 world is the force majeure clause. Many people have discovered how poorly written they are and didn't cover pandemic or government closures in light of a pandemic or a public health emergency. This video looks at three...
Small businesses may be considering bankruptcy protection in the current circumstances. This is not meant to be an exhaustive primer on bankruptcy, but #MattTheLawyer gives you a few things to think about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRZC3-cCuKU&t=1s If you have questions, please contact us or other qualified counsel. If you want to talk...
The CDC has issued some guidance on reopening businesses through the various stages, offering tips on what business might consider doing. #MattTheLawyer walks you through what steps you should be taking upon reopening your business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5lrwhud1dQ If you have questions, please contact us or other qualified counsel. If...
As employers start reopening, a reminder that employers have an obligation to keep their workplaces safe for their employees. Resources are often conflicting, but in the interests of fulfilling legal duties, reasonable steps have to be taken. What are reasonable steps? Start with the CDC and OSHA resources. #MattTheLawyer...
We've gotten a lot of inquiries about setting up a new business during the COVID-19 crisis. As we confront this pandemic, people want to create businesses that are recession-proof or can be considered essential. #MattTheLawyer brings you some insight on the complexities of making such...
When building your reopening plan for OSHA compliance, you are going to need to first assess what kind of risk your workers are going to be exposed to as they work. OSHA has four levels (with oh so creative names). Take some guidance from #MattTheLawyer...
As we begin reopening the economy, small business owners are rightfully worried about the possibility of a COVID-19 related Worker's Comp claim or a claim by a customer/vendor for contracting COVID-19. To be honest, these are low probability events and would be difficult to prove...
As the reopening effort begins, it is helpful to understand the basic duties that employers have under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to keep employees safe from known hazards at work. This video is a quick primer to learn the ABCs of OSHA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPGjZDUXgWQ&t=2s If you have questions,...
As we continue to focus on employer/employee relationships and bringing people back work, this is good time to talk about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Interactive Process, and what kinds of conversations employers should be having with their employees who may need accommodations...