As businesses continue to decipher new regulations, the Department of Labor (DOL) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have offered new safety measures and guidelines that include flexible worksites, repositioning workstations, and temperature checks. Click here to read the DOL guidelines. Click here for the CDC guidelines. Some companies may decide to keep employees working from home, as reported in the New York Times.

For guidance specifically for construction employers and workers, OSHA has launched a web page with coronavirus-related guidance. Click here to read the guidance.

The House of Representatives passed H.R.7010 by 417-1. Rep. Massie from Kentucky voted no. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote or committee mark up. H.R.7010 extends the 8 week forgiveness deadline to 24 weeks and the deadline for rehiring workers to June 30. It also loosens restrictions limiting non-payroll expenses to 40% (from 25%) and the 2-year repayment timeline to 5 years. The Senate is also considering several other related bills S.3833 and S.3805, which amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, and to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes.

Click here to read the bill.

With regulations and policies varying by state and region, we will share relevant policies and information that affect a number of our member companies. Continue to monitor your state and local regulations for breaking news.

As state and local governments ease restrictions, here are some of the new developments:

Click here to view information by state.

For NIA Member Companies on Any Safety Topic

Now through August 31

In the spirit of aiding all of our members during this critical time, NIA Legal Counsel Gary Auman, of Auman, Mahan & Furry, has offered to respond to one safety matter question, per NIA member, via telephone call or email. Thank you, Gary, for your generosity and your safety expertise.

Contact Auman, Mahan & Furry at 937-223-6003.

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