COVID-19 Info

We are compiling beneficial information to help our members while they face these unprecedented times.  Below are links with detailed information to help everyone cope and conquer the challenges brought on by COVID-19.  Check back for daily updates!

May 21, 2020	HEROES Relief Bill Contains Victory for Composite Pension Plans – SMACNA
May 21, 2020	OSHA Revises Criteria for Recording COVID-19 Cases – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
May 20, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 20, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 19, 2020	FAQs When Taking Employee Temperatures as a COVID-19 Precaution in the United States – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
May 18, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 18, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 18, 2020	Addressing the COVID19 Risks of Your Third-Party Service Providers and Vendors – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
May 17, 2020	The HEROES Act/GROW Act’s Composite Pension Plan Design Is The Right Path Forward – So Why Do Unions Oppose It? – Forbes
May 15, 2020	A Message of Gratitude from MCAA to All Our Essential Workers – MCAA
May 15, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 15, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 13, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 13, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 11, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 11, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 8, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 8, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 8, 2020	WEDC General Guidelines to Reopen – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
May 8, 2020	WEDC Construction Guidelines to Reopen – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
May 7, 2020	SMACNA Chapters Join Million Mask Challenge – SMACNA
May 6, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 6, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 4, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 4, 2020 – Alston & Bird
May 1, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: May 1, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 30, 2020	Milwaukee Tool Recommended Cleaning Protocols – SMOHIT
April 29, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 29, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 29, 2020	Update:  Navigating Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Masks, Face Coverings – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 29, 2020	What Employers Should Know About Furloughs, Layoffs, and WARN Act Obligations in Light of COVID-19 – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 28, 2020	Reopening the Workplace—A Preliminary Guide for Employers – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 27, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 27, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 27, 2020	OSHA Issues COVID-19 Return-to-Work Guidance for Construction Industry – OSHA
April 25, 2020	Governor Evers Eases More Restrictions on Non-Essential Businesses – WKOW
April 24, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 24, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 24, 2020	Navigating Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Masks, Face Coverings – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 23, 2020	PPP Exhausted Funding…Now What? – Wegner CPAs
April 23, 2020	Recent Overexposure to Chemicals Highlights Need for Hazcom Programs – SMACNA
April 22, 2020	As States Reopen, Fear of Virus Won’t Justify Jobless Benefits – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 22, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 22, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 22, 2020	PPP Loan Forgiveness: Some Answers, Many Questions – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 20, 2020	ASHRAE: Air Conditioning Can Help Control Coronavirus Spread – Cooling Post
April 20, 2020	CARES Act $2.2-Trillion Emergency Relief Now; Potential Government Investigations Later – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 20, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 20, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 18, 2020	OSHA Outlines Discretion in Issuing Citations During Coronavirus Pandemic Based on Employer’s Good Faith Efforts – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 17, 2020	CARES Act $2.2-Trillion Emergency Relief Fund Potential ‘Hotbed’ for Government Fraud, Abuse Investigations – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 17, 2020	Contracts Bulletin COVID-19:  Increased Construction Costs – SMACNA
April 17, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 17, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 17, 2020	DHS Prepares to Loosen H-2A Rules Temporarily During Pandemic – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 17, 2020	Legislators Urge Extension of Work Authorizations – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 17, 2020	OSHA Not Cracking Down on Businesses that Fail to Follow COVID-19 Guidelines – The Daily Reporter
April 16, 2020	FBI Issues Warnings Regarding COVID-19 Fraud Schemes – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 16, 2020	Pace of Economic Recovery Will Impact Construction Industry – SMACNA
April 16, 2020	SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program No Longer Accepting Applications  – SMACNA
April 15, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 15, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 15, 2020	Governor Evers Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill – WKOW
April 15, 2020	Homebuilder Confidence Takes Record Plunge on Hit from Virus – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 15, 2020	OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19 Matters – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 15, 2020	SMACNA – Coronavirus Safety and Health – SMACNA
April 14, 2020	5 Tips to Keep Working-From-Home Employees Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic – International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
April 14, 2020	Small Construction Firms Top List of Virus Relief Loan Approvals – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 14, 2020	Worst-Case Fears of 20%-Plus U.S. Jobless Rate Are Now Realistic – Bloomberg
April 13, 2020	Congress Gridlocked Amid Aid Pleas From Businesses, Governors – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 13, 2020	Coronavirus Flash Update: April 13, 2020 – Alston & Bird
April 12, 2020	Governor Evers Seeking to Use Alliant Energy Center as Backup Hospital Site – WKOW
April 10, 2020	CDC: Asymptomatic Critical Infrastructure Workers Can Continue Working after Potential COVID-19 Exposure – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 10, 2020	INSIGHT: To Zoom or Not to Zoom—Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 10, 2020	OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Recording COVID-19 Cases – OSHA
April 9, 2020	Contractor Rules Limit Reach of Small Business Virus Loans – Bloomberg Law Construction Labor News
April 9, 2020	Plan Review Updates and Emergency Order 22 Requirements – Department of Safety and Professional Services
April 9, 2020	UK and US Issue Joint Cybersecurity Alert Concerning Explosion of COVID-19 Phishing Attacks – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 7, 2020	Critical Qualified Plan Fiduciary Issues for Employers to Consider in Light of Covid-19 – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 7, 2020	Paid Sick Leave Under the FFCRA:  What Does it Mean to be Unable to Work Due to a Quarantine or Isolation Order? – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
April 6, 2020	Coronavirus/COVID-19 Daily Update – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 6, 2020	Paycheck Protection Program FAQs – Wegner CPAs
April 3, 2020	Beware!  Internet Scammers Out to Capitalize on COVID-19 Scare – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
April 3, 2020	Sheet Metal Industry COVID-19 Guidelines for Essential Workers – SMOHIT
April 1, 2020	Reducing Employee Stress Related to COVID-19 – Cobb Strecker Dunphy Zimmerman (CSDZ)
March 31, 2020	Benefit Relief & Implications Under the CARES Act – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
March 31, 2020	COVID-19 Safety Guidance for Construction Sites – L.A. Building & Safety
March 31, 2020	Weekend Update:  DOL Answers More of Our FFCRA Questions – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
March 30, 2020	CARES Act Provides $2 Trillion in Relief to Employers and Employees – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attorneys at Law
March 28, 2020	Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce – CISA.gov
March 27, 2020	$2 Trillion Emergency Relief Bill – On Friday, March 27, the President signed into law a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will continue to aid the response efforts and ease the economic impact of COVID-19. The legislation will help everyone at the FDA deliver support and guidance to protect and promote public health during this unprecedented pandemic. – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
March 27, 2020	Comprehensive COVID-19 Update – Alston & Bird
March 27, 2020	Paycheck Protection Program – Wegner CPAs
March 24, 2020	Governor Evers Issues Safer At Home Order – On Tuesday, March 24, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ issued the ‘Safer at Home Order’ closing all Nonessential Wisconsin businesses until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24. Businesses and operations defined as essential by the Governor’s order shall comply with social distancing requirements. – State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services
March 24, 2020	COVID-19 Recommended Practices for Construction Jobsites – AGC Wisconsin
March 23, 2020	Good News from the Government about Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attonreys at Law
March 23, 2020	Guidelines for Janitorial & Cleaning Staff – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 20, 2020	Business Interruption Losses Due to COVID-19 May Be Covered by Insurance – Reinhart Boerner Van Dueren S. C. Attorneys at Law
March 19, 2020	Five Best Practices for Construction During Coronavirus – Alton & Bird
March 19, 2020	Law Enacted to Enable Free Coronavirus Testing and Expand Paid Leave: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
March 18, 2020	Department of Labor FAQs about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – U.S. Department of Labor
March 18, 2020	Families First Coronavirus Response Act – On Thursday, March 18, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed by the President and will go into effect on Thursday, April 2.  The Act updates the paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid sick leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic. – U.S. Congress
March 18, 2020	Jobsite Inspections – At this time, DSPS is committed to jobsite inspections. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
March 18, 2020	New Employer Obligations under the Slightly Revised Families First Coronavirus Act – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
March 18, 2020	Tips to Remain ‘Sane and Safe’ During Social Distancing – Safety + Health
March 16, 2020	10 Steps to Effective Coronavirus Crisis Leadership – Entrepreneurs’ Oraganization
March 13, 2020	6 Ways Coronavirus Will Affect Construction – Construction Dive
March 2, 2020	Simple Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of Illness – Safety + Health
February 28, 2020	What Does Coronavirus Mean for Employers? – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attonreys at Law

 

Additional Resources:

	Badger Bounce Back Plan – Governor Evers & Wisconsin Department of Health Services
	CARES Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
	CDC – How Coronavirus Spreads – – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
	Contract Templates – Construction Contracts & Risk Management Groups
	Coronavirus Resource Center for Employers – Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Attonreys at Law
	COVID-19 Response Plan – AGC Wisconsin
	COVID-19 Response Resources for Wisconsinites – Wisconsin Department of Health Services
	Department of Labor Released Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster – Posting Required – Department of Labor
	Disaster Loans – Two government assistance resources have been approved to help assist small businesses affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency.  Wisconsin businesses are now eligible to apply under the federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offering long-term, low interest loans.  More information about the program and how to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is available at U.S. Small Business Administration and Wisconsin Small Business Development Network.
	FAQs – SMACNA COVID-19 Paid Leave Bill – SMACNA
	FAQs to Avoid, Manage & Respond to Coronavirus – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
	Fear and Panic FAQs to help Employers – Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law
	FMI Special Report: Developing Business Strategy Amid Uncertainty – SMACNA
	Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine – U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
	OSHA Control and Prevention – U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
	OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplace for COVID-19 – U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
	Sample Travel Letter for Employees – AGC Wisconsin
	Timely & Contract Compliant Written Notice for Subcontractors – William C. Last & Patrick Whitehorn