- USCIS is expected to furlough more than two-thirds of its employees as of August 3, 2020, for at least a month and up to three months or more.
- USCIS has extended the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants and petitioners responding to certain agency requests.
- Effective immediately, a long list of field offices will only accept payments in the form of a personal, attorney or business check; debit or credit card; or reloadable prepaid credit or debit card.
- On June 29, 2020, President Trump issued an amendment to his Presidential Proclamation issued June 22, 2020.
- On July 6, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program announced significant modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes due to the pandemic.
Should an employer respond to a report that an employee has made racist or other offensive remarks online?
What are the requirements for a Minnesota “Preparedness Plan” in order to reopen a business or continue operating a critical business?
Delays caused by workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and bad business practices may give rise to unanticipated (and costly) liability.
Can employers require COVID-19 antibody testing before an employee may re-enter the workplace?
What is the DOL’s new FFCRA leave tool for employees?
- Once you have started using your trademark or received a trademark registration, you should put a watch or monitoring service into place.
Is an employee entitled to an accommodation to avoid exposing a family member who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 due to an underlying medical condition?
What is the current status of the Minneapolis Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance? Does my business, located outside Minneapolis, still have to comply for employees who sometimes work in Minneapolis?
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation suspending foreign worker visas, effective on June 24, 2020, until December 31, 2020.
Is it okay to postpone anti-discrimination training while employees work remotely?
Do businesses have any protection from COVID-related lawsuits?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is accepting petitions to prioritize review of certain COVID-19 related trademarks.
What is the latest OSHA guidance on face coverings in the workplace?
Mexico’s 2020 tax reform introduced a new obligation for Mexican companies to file a notice with Mexico’s Tax Administration Service, reporting the name and Federal Taxpayer Registry of their equity-holders every time there is a change in their ownership structure.
Must employers begin physically inspecting I-9 documents for workplaces continuing to operate remotely due to COVID-19 concerns, even if states are permitting workplaces to reopen?
What is the significance of today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sexual orientation and transgender identity discrimination and what steps should employers take in response?
- It is possible that President Trump will attempt to restrict work authorization and substantially increase filing fees for foreign nationals within the U.S.
Can another business perform a COVID-19 health screen on my employee before allowing the employee onsite?
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the PPP Flexibility Act which provides for greater flexibility for both existing and new borrowers under the PPP.
An employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Do I need to record this on an OSHA log?
What do I need to know about the Walz Executive Order issued on Friday, June 5, 2020?
Do I need to worry about employee privacy if I implement health screenings, contact tracing or similar protective measures when my employees return to work?
Is there specific guidance for employers to manage COVID-19 in office buildings?
I am bringing employees back to the workplace. What safety measures should I have in place?
- In order to assist its shareholders with obtaining liquidity, many community bank organizations engage in what are often referred to as “desktop transactions." Although a long-standing practice, these transactions pose real risks for the bank and its personnel under securities laws.
- On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act) was signed into law, bringing with it a number of significant changes to qualified retirement plans.
COVID-19 has reinforced the need for banks to consciously plan for disruptions of their most valuable asset—human capital.
The USPTO has extended the time to file certain patent-related documents and pay certain fees. Additionally, trademark-related deadlines extended under the CARES Act will expire on May 31, 2020.
Mexico’s reopening starts June 1 and the Mexican government has published the initial map of the “traffic light” system.
On May 22, 2020, the SBA and Treasury Department issued additional guidance on two significant aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program: first, the loan forgiveness requirements and, second, the SBA’s review process and the related borrower and lender responsibilities.
- Depending on the circumstances, parties exchanging electronic messages may unwittingly create a binding contract to buy or sell real estate.
- On May 22, 2020, the Iowa Utilities Board opened a rulemaking proceeding that will change 20 years of precedent on siting of wind farms and, for the first time, establish rules aimed directly at siting solar projects and energy storage projects.
How will employment decisions affect my company’s PPP loan forgiveness?
How is COVID-19 affecting disputes over non-competes and other restrictive covenants?
- Landlords and tenants are familiar with the term “covenant of quiet enjoyment,” but they often misunderstand the meaning of that covenant.
What should companies do to mitigate the security risks of a remote workforce?
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact businesses within the healthcare industry, the Minnesota Department of Revenue on May 14, 2020, again offered relief to businesses with upcoming MinnesotaCare tax payment obligations.
On May 15, 2020, the SBA and Treasury Department released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application for borrowers to complete in order to receive PPP loan forgiveness.
What COVID-19 precautions should your business document?
Since states are permitting workplaces to reopen, must employers begin physically inspecting all I-9 documents?
If an employer is conducting daily employee health screenings, how long must it keep the screening records?
How do the new Minnesota executive orders impact my business as we look to return to work?
On May 14, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published an accord to establish a strategy to reopen the country. This accord was modified on May 15, 2020. The reopening will occur in three phases.
What steps can we take proactively to prepare to return employees to the workplace?
- Minnesota landowners may have heard the term “torrens” when dealing with title to their property, but most are unsure of the term’s meaning or its origin.
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