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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Published Date: March 25, 2020

In a time when multiple new regulations and guidance from the Federal Government, as well as Executive Orders from states and counties abound, one new piece of federal legislation – the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) – deserves attention from every industry. Signed into law on March 18, 2020, the Act – which applies to all employers with [...] Read More

COVID-19 Impacts on Federal Government Contracts – Protecting Your Rights Associated with Delays & Suspensions of Work

Authors: Michael C. Zisa,

Published Date: March 25, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting the construction industry in both the public and private sectors. A recent Associated General Contractors online survey revealed that more than a quarter of the respondents have already been directed to halt or delay work on a project. See Associated General Contractors, Data Digest, Vol. 20, No. 11, March 23, 2020. Additionally, the flow and [...] Read More

GENERAL COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

Authors: Gregory R. Begg,

Published Date: March 25, 2020

This memorandum provides the background guidance, a summary action-plan, and an appendix with resources from the CDC, OSHA, and the EEOC. For more specific local information, please be guided by information being issued by your local public health offcials and state and local authorities. Laws and guidance are evolving rapidly and may be subject to change. As you know, there [...] Read More

Planning Now to Prove Your COVID-19 Damages and Delays Later

Published Date: March 22, 2020

Right now, your construction projects may be in a state of uncertainty and flux as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, but in the future, you may need to be specific about added costs and time lost to secure time extensions and recoveries.  Action now may be enormously helpful in the future. Many contractors are working hard managing new and [...] Read More

You’ve Been Suspended – Were You Ready?

Published Date: March 19, 2020

“Effective tomorrow … the City is suspending all regular activity at construction sites in Boston.”  This was just one of the surprises that greeted contractors last week.  Contractors and owners with projects across the country are scrambling to comply with mandated governmental suspensions.  Project participants should begin contingency planning for possible project shutdowns. Reacting to Suspension Your legal rights and [...] Read More