Navigating Coronavirus
We’ve got you covered with expanded COVID-19 benefits and services By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Click here to view COVID-19-related benefit changes for fully insured commercial, Medicare and self-funded…
Ohio Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April
Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced that the state extended its stay-at-home order until May 1, with some additional details. The Department of Health reported the number of confirmed cases…
Once Again Estate Planning Is On Sale
By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* It seemed like yesterday, but in 2008, the nation entered a global financial crisis, caused by a combination of artificially inflated real estate prices…
Small Business Interruption Loans (aka Paycheck Protection Program PPP Loans) & SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EDIL)
By Joe Abro // Abro & CO., CPA, PC We have spoken to many of you regarding the different loan options and disaster relief available through the CARES Act. I…
COVID-19 Resources
NGA COVID-19 Website Updated Food Industry Protocol for Positive COVID-19 Test In-store Signage with COVID-19 Messaging FAQ for Employers During COVID-19 Outbreak DOL Paid Leave Poster New SNAP Emergency Allotments …
Convenience Stores Designated as Essential Businesses
Homeland Security recognizes the c-store industry as critical workforce infrastructure By NACS Online // March 20, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security yesterday released updated coronavirus guidance identifying the essential critical infrastructure…
New Paid Time Off Rule Takes Effect April 1st
Labor Department says the requirements aren’t retroactive By NACS Online // March 25, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law by President Trump last week, created…
SNAP Program Updates
By National Grocers Association (NGA) // March 25, 2020 SNAP Emergency Allotments Issues The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump last week, provides…
State To Expand Unemployment Benefits In Wake Of Virus Spread; School Closure Likely To Extend
Ohio will be making a series of changes to the unemployment compensation system to assist workers who are displaced as a result of the coronavirus spread, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said Sunday.…
Michigan Liquor Control Commission License Extension
In response to the state of emergency called by the governor on March 10 due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission issued Administrative Order No. 2020-05 at its licensing meeting…