President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law on March 12, 2021 containing approximately $1.9 trillion in stimulus funding to counter the ongoing economic impact… Read more »
Virginia Permanent Infectious Disease Prevention Standard
The Commonwealth of Virginia, within the jurisdiction of VOSH, has adopted a Permanent Infectious Disease Prevention standard with an effective date of January 27, 2021. This standard supersedes the Emergency… Read more »
New DOL Rule on FFCRA
Covid-19 Legal Update – Coronavirus Legal Tax Deferral Guide
2020 Summer Helper Form
2020 Summer Helper Form – Form must be filled out clearly in DARK INK using legible handwriting or print. Information must include the name of the company. Please send forms… Read more »
OSHA Revised Guidance – Covid-19 Recordable Event
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance regarding Covid-19 being a recordable incident on jobsites. Members can access the summary here.
Updated PPP Forgiveness Guidance
A. Document the need for and use of your PPP Loan or return the money There has been a public backlash over perceived abuses in the PPP loan process. With… Read more »
NECA Legal Webinar #2 Q&A
Questions and Answers 2 Question: What is allowed in the term “Transportation” to be deducted in the PPP?Transportation is not defined. However, it likely covers any transportation costs covered by… Read more »
Guidance for NECA Chapters and Employers on Payment of Fringe Contributions on Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave
Please note this ONLY applies to those employees who are still being paid under the Sick Leave or EFMLA portion of the FFCRA. Unless, of course, the ‘furloughed’ employees are… Read more »
COVID-19 and the Challenges of Resourcefulness in a Time of Shortage
Click Here for the Full PDF Version The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly required business owners to be resourceful. With shortages in N95 masks, dust masks and hand sanitizer, many contractors… Read more »