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This week's guide to Crisis Management This week's email features a look at Businesses have some protection from pandemic-related lawsuits; U.S. judge rules coronavirus counts as 'physical loss'; Don't rush into PPP forgiveness; Be aware of employer liability during pandemic; Evaluating performance in the COVID-19 era. For more on Crisis Management be sure to visit our website, crisismanagementupdate.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on this newsletter. Please contact Patrick Brannan at pbrannan@bridgetowermedia.com. | | | |
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| | Businesses have protections from pandemic-related lawsuits Despite new legal protections extended for employers soldiering on with business during the COVID-19 pandemic, some 3,400 pandemic-related lawsuits have been filed across the country. Read more > |
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| U.S. judge says coronavirus counts as ‘physical loss’ A group of Missouri businesses have cleared a significant early hurdle in a suit that alleges their insurer declined to cover business-interruption losses from the COVID-19 pandemic . Read more > |
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| PPP loan forgiveness? Don’t rush in There are several reasons why business owners may not want to rush into completing the paperwork: Streamlined forgiveness More costs may be forgivable New technology and the kinks that come with it There's plenty of time to apply Interest only applies to amounts that aren't forgiven Read more > |
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| | Be aware of possible employer liability stemming from the pandemic As employers continue to operate during the pandemic or begin to re-open, they should consider all of the implications, have a plan in place, and regularly consult with employment counsel along the way. Read more > |
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| Tips for evaluating performance in COVID-19 era As we approach the fourth quarter of 2020, it is time to start thinking about employee performance reviews . Read more > |
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