Completed COVID Commentary Webinars:
"Current Unemployment and Workers' Compensation Issues"
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 12-1pm EST
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Moderator-
Chris Koehler; Panelists-
Michael Nunnari and
Ryan Smith
An open discussion webinar regarding the effect of COVID-19 on federal unemployment claims and workers' compensation claims. As to unemployment claims, we will discuss the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program (FPUC), including eligibility criteria for individuals and reimbursements to self-insured employers, as well as the interaction between the FPUC and state unemployment benefits, SBA loans, paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and unpaid furloughs. As to workers' compensation, we will address how to deal with injuries reported by work-from-home employees and provide updates on coronavirus-related claims, both by employees who have been required to work outside the home during the emergency and going forward as they return to the workplace. We'll outline some of the most common questions we've encountered and welcome questions from participants.
"Payroll Protection Program - Updates and Lessons Learned for Round 2 and Keys to Forgiveness for Both Rounds"
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 12-1pm EST
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Moderator-
Chris Keim; Panelists-
Todd Broski and
Melissa Jones
With the passage into law of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act on April 24, 2020, an additional $310 Billion has been injected into the rapidly depleted and previously exhausted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Discussion topics will include certain updates to the PPP since the initial passage of the CARES Act, as well as the guidance provided by the interim final rules issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the PPP. The PPP loan forgiveness process and key considerations to maximizing full forgiveness of the PPP loan will also be discussed.
"Back to Business - Part 2: Resuming Your Business Operations"
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 12-1pm EST
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Moderator-
Chris Keim; Panelists-
Chris Koehler and
Mike Smith
This COVID-19 webinar will address the legal aspects of hitting the "Restart" button on your operations as the government eases restrictions. Topics will include assessing and navigating the disruptions to your contractual relationships, developing a plan to avoid or address disputes, and getting the most out of your insurance policies to mitigate the losses of the business disruption.
"Back to Business - Part 1: Returning to Business in the COVID-19 World"
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Moderator-
Chris Keim; Panelists-
Brian Kelly and
Chris Koehler
Back to business in the COVID-19 world is getting closer for many employers, but it will not immediately mean back to business as usual. As employers prepare to bring back their employees, they should consider a number of issues to ensure worker safety and limit legal liability, and take steps to reduce the losses caused by the disruption to their businesses.
"Addressing Employee Abuse or Fraud and Avoiding Retaliation Pitfalls"
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Moderator-
Chris Koehler; Panelists-
Megan Bennett and
Christina Niro
An open discussion webinar regarding how to address potential fraud by employees and how to avoid claims of retaliation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll outline some of the most common questions we've encountered and welcome questions from participants.
"Protecting and Turning Back On Your Revenue Stream"
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Moderator-
Chris Koehler; Panelists-
Dan Hinkel,
Melissa Jones, and
Mark Rodio
An open discussion webinar regarding how to manage accounts receivables, landlord-tenant-lender issues and lien rights during this unprecedented time. Frantz Ward partners will provide best practices on how to manage cash and keep collections flowing in now, as well as protecting your company for the future. The discussion will also include an overview of the current funding relief programs available as well as those that are yet to come.
"Recurring Workforce Issues and FAQs from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act"
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Moderator-
Chris Koehler; Panelists-
Joel Hlavaty and
Jonathan Scandling
An open discussion webinar regarding the nuances of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We’ll outline some of the most common questions we’ve encountered and welcome questions from participants.