Life Sustaining Business FAQs (Updated April 9, 2020)
On April 9, 2020 Governor Wolf updated the Frequently Asked Questions as to Life Sustaining Businesses. Here is the full FAQ document as posted on Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s web page. Businesses with specific questions not addressed in the FAQ document should consult with their legal counsel.
Remote Estate Planning: Wills, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Powers of Attorney Witnessed from the Comfort of Home
COVID-19 has quickly changed the way we work, socialize, and shop. Estate planning is no exception. Technology like email and video conferencing has made it easier for attorneys to provide their clients with necessary estate planning documents such as Wills, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and… Continue
The Case for Estate Planning, Under Any Circumstance
A hypothetical situation illustrates why having an estate plan in place now can save many headaches later.
CARES Act: Tax Provisions for Businesses
Many aspects of the CARES Act have been covered in prior GKH emails and website posts. This article addresses the key tax provisions of the CARES Act as they relate to businesses. Certain topics, such as the Paycheck Protection Program, are not covered here because they are limited primarily to… Continue
CARES Act: Key Provisions for Individuals
The CARES Act, which stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act, was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. Among other things, the law includes funding for public health, small business loans, and relief for certain large businesses in struggling industries. Some of these provisions have already… Continue
Federal Funding in Response to COVID-19: Business Update Part 4
Welcome to the fourth installment of GKH’s COVID-19 Business Update. Our previous updates focused on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Governor Wolf’s order mandating the closure of non-life sustaining businesses, and further details and changes regarding those new laws. Today’s update will focus on the types of loans and… Continue
Families First Act and Providers of Health and Human Services: Who Is a Health Care Provider? (UPDATE)
As we mentioned in our previous updates and articles about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, most of the helpful exclusions, exceptions, and definitions for employers would be expanded upon in later guidance provided by the Department of Labor. Some of that guidance concerning the definition of “health care provider”… Continue
IRS People First Initiative
In addition to extending tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15, 2020, the IRS announced on Wednesday that it would implement “a sweeping series of steps to assist taxpayers by providing relief on a variety of issues ranging from easing payment guidelines to postponing compliance actions.” These new changes… Continue
Pennsylvania’s and Congress’s Response to COVID-19: Business Update Part 3
Welcome to the third installment of GKH’s COVID-19 Business Update. Our previous updates focused on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Governor Wolf’s order mandating the closure of non-life sustaining businesses. Today’s update will focus on further changes to the list of non-life sustaining businesses and further details regarding… Continue
Families First Act and Providers of Health and Human Services: Who Is a Health Care Provider and How Do We Pay for This?
Providers of health and human services with fewer than 500 employees have asked the question: Is my organization or are my employees exempt from the paid time off and expanded FMLA under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”)? Specifically, are my employees considered health care providers for purposes… Continue