Although it is a somewhat moving target, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has indicated banks will be accepting applications for Payroll Protection Program loans on Friday, April 3, 2020. The proceeds of the loans are to be primarily used for … Continued

Recently, Lt. Governor Husted advised that if businesses believe they fall within the “essential” categories of business that are allowed to continue operations, the business needs to be prepared to explain its reasoning for taking such a position and also … Continued

The Department of Labor issued a poster today, March 25, 2020, that all covered employers are required to post in a conspicuous location.  A link to the poster required to be posted by covered private employers follows: POSTER Additionally, the … Continued

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  As particularly relevant to employers, the Act contains two sections regarding leave employees may be entitled to in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Both sections … Continued

Black McCuskey is open and ready to serve our clients.  Although Governor DeWine announced the closure of non-essential businesses in Ohio, legal services are not covered by that order.  However, we respect this decision to insure the health and safety … Continued

Stay-At-Home is here in Ohio. On Sunday, March 22, 2020, the Governor announced a stay-at-home order for all individuals in Ohio, unless they are engaged in essential work or activity. The order goes into effect at midnight on Monday, March … Continued

The U.S. Senate passed a more than $100 billion coronavirus aid package on Wednesday, sending it on to President Donald Trump who signed it into law. Lawmakers are already working on another stimulus effort in response to the widening outbreak … Continued

The State of Ohio has implemented several changes to the Unemployment Compensation system as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The one week waiting period has been waived. Most employer’s unemployment charges will be charged to a mutual account, not … Continued

In the last few weeks, Black McCuskey has been monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak and following our crisis management plan. We have taken measures to protect our employees and clients by encouraging employees who are sick to stay home, canceling events, … Continued

On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act,” or “Act”) was passed, which includes several provisions affecting Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) that will have an impact on IRA owners and … Continued