Construction Webinar Series: Preparing for and Managing Claims in the COVID-19 Project Environment
Click here to view the recorded session. Like most industries, COVID-19 continues to adversely impact companies operating in the construction sector. Now, with a surge in new cases across the country, construction firms contracting with the government should have a plan in place to prepare for and manage claims related to COVID. If you’re considering filing a claim or a request for equitable adjustment (REA), you’ll want to register for this timely webinar presented by PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier and Sam Finnerty . They’ll cover the . . . Read More
Recent Trends in COVID Vaccine and Mask Mandates for Employers
Click here to view the recorded session. Join PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah and Sarah Nash , partners in the Firm’s Labor & Employment Group, for a 30-minute overview of recent legal developments and trends on vaccine and mask mandates and their implications for employers, whether engaged in the commercial or federal sector. Key topics will include: how President Biden’s policy regarding mandatory vaccines and testing is impacting employer policies; navigating client requirements for mandatory vaccinations; determining reasonable accommodations and requirements for unvaccinated personnel; managing client denials . . . Read More
Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs
Click here to view the recorded session. Over 50% of the adult population of the U.S. has received at least one dose of a vaccine to combat COVID-19, and many employers are looking forward to a “return to normal,” with employees coming back to the workplace. But many are unsure whether to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements as part of return-to-work policies. Employers must ensure that their return-to-work policies, including any vaccination mandates, comply with federal and state regulations governing vaccinations . . . Read More
COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Click here to view the recorded session. The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for small businesses. It also ensured tax deductibility for business expenses paid with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, provided fresh PPP funding, and offers businesses facing severe revenue reductions the opportunity to apply for a second loan. However, it did not renew Families . . . Read More
COVID-19 Legislation: How Is It Impacting Federal Contractors?
Click here to view the recorded session. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other viewer. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House In Order
Click here to view the recorded session. Healthcare businesses represent essential transaction opportunities in the middle market. Despite the current pandemic, healthcare remains a principal area of investment; however, M&A activity has its own unique challenges that require strategic advance planning to avoid merger complications. Join sbLiftOff’s Sharon Heaton and PilieroMazza’s Kathryn Hickey for a one-hour webinar to discuss what the current healthcare M&A marketplace looks like and how you can help maximize your efforts for a successful transaction. Areas to . . . Read More
When Sick Leave Runs Out—Managing Employee Absences and Balancing Legal Obligations
Click here to view the recorded session. COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures such as failed health screenings. Many employees will face shortfalls in employer-provided paid time off and any federal or state required sick leave protection. During this webinar, we will discuss strategies for managing employee leave in each of these situations. We will . . . Read More
False Claims Act Implications for PPP and Disaster Relief Loans: What Small Businesses Should Be Ready For
Click here to view the recorded session. With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA), which sets penalties for anyone who knowingly submits a false claim for money to the federal government. Small business borrowers face potential FCA liability exposure during the PPP application and forgiveness process, so it is imperative that they learn to manage this . . . Read More
COVID-19 Guidance for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. As always, PilieroMazza’s primary focus is to keep our clients, resource partners, and the business community at large informed on how our attorneys can help you address your business and legal concerns. With coronavirus top-of-mind for everyone, we thought it best to conduct a webinar discussing recent federal guidance on contract issues associated with COVID-19, strategies to recover extra costs and time extensions resulting from COVID-19, and recommended processes for future contracting amidst the . . . Read More
Long-Term Remote Work Strategies
Presented by Sarah Nash and Anna Wright. Click here to view the recorded session. With top companies permanently moving to a majority remote workforce, the COVID-19 shift to telework is here to stay. Employers need policies and procedures to manage the virtual workplace. This webinar covers strategies for sustaining long-term remote operations, including: maintaining data security and implementing an insider threat program; managing employee disputes and complaints; meeting health and safety obligations; and hiring and onboarding new employees.