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  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 Clients and Friends, Over the weekend the Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties issued a joint order that defines the businesses that are deemed essential and subject to closure. Some of the exempt businesses include health care providers, contractors, construction sites, law firms, etc. For your convenience we have attached the link of the Order to see in full detail. The Soto Law Group remains committed to you and our community to help in these hard times. If you have any concerns or questions regarding these exemptions remember that we are open and just an email or phone call away to help you.  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./