Coronavirus Resources
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Overview
The coronavirus has raised concerns and wide-ranging issues for businesses and continues to impact day-to-day life and the global economy. Many clients face uncertainty about the impact on their workforce and business operations, as well as what steps can mitigate that impact and risk.
To aid in preparation and response, Miller & Martin has compiled resources to help your business understand the current and potential risk and disruption as a result of COVID-19.
Our firm has business continuity plans in place to maintain the level of service and value you’ve come to expect from your relationship with us as we navigate the turns that lie ahead. Many of our teams are working remotely to model social distancing, while our offices remain open.
MILLER & MARTIN RESOURCES
Access our latest alerts, blogs and resources under the In-Depth tab in this section.
>> Subscribe to our mailing list(s).Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Further Expands Terms of Main Street Lending Program to Appeal to More Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Set to Launch Main Street Lending Program for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Announces Expanded Terms for Main Street Lending Program Available to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Regulations Announced for Main Street Loan Facilities Available to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: A Summary of Income Tax Provisions
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Paycheck Protection Program Regulations and Loan Application Released
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Summary of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act for Medium-Sized and Larger Businesses
- Alert | CARES Act Insights: Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Alert | DOL Adds More Clarity Regarding Interaction of Regular and Expanded Paid Leave as FFCRA Enforcement Begins
- Alert | New DOL Regulations Provide Additional Information to Employers Regarding the FFCRA
- Alert | Employers to Roll Out the FFCRA on April 1
- Blog | FFCRA FAQ Summary - What We Know Now Pending DOL Final Regulations
- Event | WEBINAR: How the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Will Impact Your Business March 26, 2020 (Recording Available)
- Alert | The Families First Coronavirus Response Act As Signed Into Law: A Summary of Leave and Tax Credit Provisions
- Alert | Latest Attempt by Congress at Workplace Coronavirus Relief
- Alert | Proposed Bill Follow-up: Who is Going to Pay for All This Coronavirus Leave?
Labor & Employment
- Alert | The EEOC Weighs in on COVID-19 Antibody Testing and Other Return to Work Considerations
- Alert | OSHA Issues Revised Enforcement Policies for Employee Protection Amid COVID-19
- Alert | OSHA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding Curbside and Takeout Service Amid COVID-19
- Alert | What to Do When Employees Refuse to Return to Work (TN DOL "Refusal of Callback to Work" form available)
- Blog | Let's Take a Breath - Adjusting to Our "New Normal"
- Alert | Employer's Good Faith Efforts Considered When Enforcing OSHA Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic
- Alert | OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
- Alert | Coronavirus-Based Updates to Georgia and Tennessee Unemployment Requirements for Employers
Liability
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Contracts, Financing Arrangements and Other Funding
- Alert | Emerging Business COVID-19 Insights – Mayor Berke Announces Chattanooga COVID-19 Small Business Stabilization Fund
- Alert | COVID-19 and Contracts: Consider Your Scope of Work and Terms & Conditions
- Alert | Force Majeure and the Coronavirus
- Alert | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Market Disruptions and Their Impact on Financing Arrangements
Privacy & Data Security
Intellectual Property
General Information
- Blog | Clarification Regarding Georgia Shelter in Place and Emergency Executive Orders by Governor Kemp
- News | Miller & Martin's Pledge to Clients and Communities in Light of COVID-19
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
As guidance and new developments are rapidly changing, we have also provided outside resources below so we may all continue to monitor and refer to the leading authorities during this pandemic.
Georgia
- State of Georgia
- Governor Kemp - Executive Orders
- COVID-19 Support for Businesses (Small Business Emergency Loans)
- Georgia Department of Public Health
Tennessee
- State of Tennessee
- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
North Carolina
General Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC's Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- Interim Guidance for Business and Employers
- Interim Guidance for Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events
- Interim Guidance for Health Care Facilities
- Interim Guidance for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of Higher Education Institutions
- Interim Guidance for K-12 and Childcare Program Administrators
- Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Information for Travel
- Fast Fact Print Resources
- Workplace, School and Home Guidance
- FDIC - Coronavirus Information for Bankers and Consumers
- Johns Hopkins University - Coronavirus Information
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- U.S Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of Labor
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Disclaimer: The foregoing is intended to provide general guidance only and is not a comprehensive list of applicable legal issues or risks. It does not constitute legal advice and is not intended as a recommendation for specific situations. The information is presented as of the date it was released. The legal issues arising from COVID-19 can change, causing the information to be outdated. If you have specific questions, please contact an attorney directly.
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NewsAlerts
- The EEOC Weighs in on COVID-19 Antibody Testing and Other Return to Work Considerations
- CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Further Expands Terms of Main Street Lending Program to Appeal to More Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Set to Launch Main Street Lending Program for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- CARES Act Insights: Federal Reserve Announces Expanded Terms for Main Street Lending Program Available to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- OSHA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding Curbside and Takeout Service Amid COVID-19
- What to Do When Employees Refuse to Return to Work
- DOL Adds More Clarity Regarding Interaction of Regular and Expanded Paid Leave as FFCRA Enforcement Begins
- Employer’s Good Faith Efforts Considered When Enforcing OSHA Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic
- OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
- CARES Act Insights: Regulations Announced for Main Street Loan Facilities Available to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- CARES Act Insights: A Summary of Income Tax Provisions
- New DOL Regulations Provide Additional Information to Employers Regarding the FFCRA
- CARES Act Insights: Paycheck Protection Program Regulations and Loan Application Released
- CARES Act Insights: Summary of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act for Medium-Sized and Larger Businesses
- Employers to Roll Out the FFCRA on April 1
- Emerging Business COVID-19 Insights – Mayor Berke Announces Chattanooga COVID-19 Small Business Stabilization Fund
- CARES Act Insights: Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
- Coronavirus-Based Updates to Georgia and Tennessee Unemployment Requirements for Employers
- COVID-19 and Contracts: Consider Your Scope of Work and Terms & Conditions
- Employee Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act As Signed Into Law
- Latest Attempt by Congress at Workplace Coronavirus Relief
- Proposed Bill Follow-Up: Who is Going to Pay for All This Coronavirus Leave?
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passes the House
- Force Majeure and the Coronavirus
- EEOC Issues Guidance and Sample Questionnaire on Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Workplace Checklist
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Market Disruptions and Their Impact on Financing Arrangements
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Blog
- Recent Decisions in the COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage Battle
- Governor Kemp Signs SB 359 Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act Into Law
- Passage of Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act Protects Businesses from Liability Claims
- Let's Take a Breath - Adjusting to Our "New Normal"
- A Note on Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Light of COVID-19
- Clarification Regarding Georgia Shelter In Place and Emergency Executive Orders by Governor Kemp
- FFCRA FAQ Summary - What We Know Now Pending DOL Final Regulations
- COVID-19: A Time of Transition for Companies and Hackers
- Pandemic Downtime: What a Great Time to Solve Problems!