As citizens around the world begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, both workplaces and employees should be aware of the legal considerations that surround U.S. employers who plan to require employees receive the vaccine as a condition of employment or of continued employment. As employers make these decisions and write workplace COVID-19 policies, they are weighing complex […]
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
During the spread of this pandemic, we sit in the midst of a moving landscape for employers affected by state and local stay-at-home orders, business closures, and business kept open for society’s “essential operations.” Across the United States and here in Colorado, many small and large businesses are fully closed to customers, only open for […]
COVID-19 and Colorado Critical Businesses: Critical Employees Required to Wear Masks, and, If Possible, Gloves
On April 17, 2020, Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 39. Effective for 30 days “unless extended further,” this newest coronavirus emergency order delineates requirements for the wearing of face coverings and gloves by those employees who are deemed “critical” because they are working in an essential business or working to maintain critical […]
Auto Insurance Covid Rebates: How to Maximize What You Deserve
The nation’s large and small auto insurance companies have received much positive press in April of 2020, as news outlet after news outlet has reported insurers offering “rebates:” to customers. Insurers are quick to explain their reasoning: due to stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are driving less (if at all), which has resulted […]
Gig Workers, Independent Contractors & Self-Employed Individuals: Unemployment Insurance Benefits, the Federal Cares Act and the U.S. Department Of Labor
The federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes several provisions related to unemployment insurance benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) regularly posts press releases and other documents to assist individuals with sections of the CARES Act and its relief provisions – including the relevant information that is aimed at workers […]
Coronavirus and Colorado Businesses – Information for “Closed” and “Critical” Businesses and Employees
Employers and Employees concerned about their workplace under Colorado’s recent “Stay-at-Home” Executive and Public Health Orders should read through this Official Colorado State website: https://covid19.colorado.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs. That webpage includes helpful information regarding Governor Jared Polis’ Orders, including a PDF from Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) titled “Guidance on Critical vs. Non-Critical Business Professions” as well […]
COVID-19: Employers and Employees
During the spread of this pandemic, we sit in the midst of a moving landscape for employers and employees – no one knows the full scope of what will occur in the coming days, weeks, and months, nor knows how the law will change to meet the rising workplace challenges presented by COVID-19. As a […]
