The Great Resignation has become the name for the idea of how millions of workers are deciding whether to return to the office or take a chance to pursue other options. We are seeing many potential employees asking for work and employers asking for employees, but the two...
#MattTheLawyer answers these popular questions in the latest vlog: Can I require employees to get vaccinated in order to come back to the office? (short answer: yes)Can I require employees and customers to wear masks, even though my state has lifted mask mandates? (short answer: yes) Can...
Last week #MattTheLawyer presented at the City of Hyattsville's Business Roundtable. This is a topic that has affected every business this past year. If you missed it don't worry — we've got the recording for you here. Check out the video below starting at 6:45 until 37:50. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M3ee8yRAC8&feature=emb_logo The...
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...
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 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...
I have seen some rumors going around (on big media no less) that have incorrectly characterized some IRS guidance regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and how the loan, loan forgiveness, and deductibility of expenses will be handled. To say that major media outlets screwed...