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  What is Next If your Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19? OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration ) and the CDC ( Center for Diseases Control ) have published and revised guidelines on how to proceed if an employee shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19. I.                    Immediate Response   If an employee shows symptoms or has tested positive with COVID-19, employer should require employee to self-isolate and monitor symptoms as well as consult with his/her doctor immediately. In most situations you do not need to shut down the workplace. However, do close off any areas that could be contaminated or were used for an extended period of time by infected persons. The CDC recommends waiting 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize others from being exposed to respiratory droplets. Any member or staff who has a COVID-19 patient in his home ...

  As States start reopening sectors of the economy, it is important to have a plan in action to facilitate this transition. Below you will find a list of recommendations for the construction industries and other businesses.    Check Best Health Practices and Guidelines   The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) website should be checked for updates. Moreover, recommendations and executive orders of the concerned State and the local health agency should be closely monitored.    For the construction industry, it is wise to communicate the status of construction and what contractors are doing to maintain safe and productive job sites, it is advisable to cover which standards and practices are in place on job sites and how to best approach the decisions on which projects should be permitted and how to phase in those decisions.    The procedure for communicating changes to employees ...

Advice for your Essential Business during COVID-19 The number of COVID-19 cases is continually rising in the United States. To stop the spread of the virus, the government has taken several measures. It includes the ‘nonessential businesses’ to be kept under shutters. Admittedly, it is challenging to draw the line between essential and nonessential businesses. That pharmacies and groceries are regarded as essential businesses that do not create any question or doubt in anyone. But what about the rest? The federal government agencies, however, are working relentlessly to provide support and guidance to the essential businesses that are remaining open.  This article is written to make you aware of the advice that you need to follow to run your essential businesses.  Federal agencies like the  Infrastructure Security Agency  of the Department of Homeland Security and Cyber Security has issued guidance to both state and local ‘critical infrastruc...

COVID-19 Small Business Administration Programs To support small businesses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the government has adopted various economic relief programs. This article will cover four major programs operated by the Small Business Administration (SBA).   The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)   The Paycheck Protection Program is designed for people who run small businesses. This is an ambitious program both in volume and conditions. Under this program, approximately $349 billion has been allocated. The small business owners who are suffering due to the Corona pandemic will be able to recoup a portion of payroll through this program.  Apart from small business establishments, many non-profit organizations will be eligible for this loan. Even tribal businesses are included in the list. This will also be an opportunity for independent contractors and self-employed youths, provided they fulfill all the conditions to get a loan....

Dear Client and Friends, For your convenience, we have attached a State and Local Bans and Restrictions tracker. This attachment offers a list of different States, the bans, and a time period for which it is estimated to last for. Keep in mind that this document is in constant change, so if traveling, make sure to check with individual State for further updates. Click here to see the full document. For further questions, feel free to contact us or visit our website. Contact us: (954) 567-1776 Visit us: www.sotolawgroup .com Follow us: www.facebook.com/sotolawgroupfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soto-law-group-p.a./ The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Additionally, the information above is not intended to be legal advice. Please consult with an experienced lawyer if you have a s...

Learn More about RON As social distancing becomes more common due to the COVID-19 Remote Online Notarization (RON) may be a resourceful tool. As of January 1, 2020, Florida has passed a law that authorizes the notarization of documents using an online platform. RON will allow a notarial act to be completed without the need of the same physical location as the Notary Public.  To conduct a RON, both signer and Notary must be in a RON platform. An electronic format of the document will be uploaded into the RON platform. The platform has the audiovisual technology that allows the notary to see, hear, and communicate with the signer. If the signer is not in the state of Florida, the notary public confirms that the signer wants document notarized by a Florida Notary and under Florida Law. Once the Notary Public verifies the Notary Public identity and Notary is confident that the signer is not being coerced and is mentally competent both the signer and Notary sign the do...