In Utah’s First, Second, Third and Fourth Judicial District Courts, domestic commissioners are the frontline of family law cases rather than judges. Commissioners are judicial officers, who handle divorce, custody, separation, paternity, and grandparent visitation cases. They review documents filed with the court, hold hearings, review the...
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Preliminary Requirements Checklist for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Click here for information on the Preliminary Requirements Checklist for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A78dc967d-5cab-4d27-ad08-0c91f51c6f57
Preliminary Requirements Checklist for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Click here for information on the Preliminary Requirements Checklist for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A78dc967d-5cab-4d27-ad08-0c91f51c6f57
Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 19, 2020, leaders of AAML and AFCC came together to develop the following guide for parents who are divorced or separated: BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and...
New SBA Program as a Result of the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on Friday, March 27th. The act includes a provision for SBA loans to businesses meeting certain qualifications with loan forgiveness and payment deferral relief options. Click here for more...
Custody and Parent-Time Guidelines
There should be no deviation from the normal parent-time schedule unless the child or someone in the child's home has tested positive for COVID-19. If that is the case, the primary custodial parent should provide documentation of the positive COVID-19 to the noncustodial parent within 24 hours. If positive, parent-time with the noncustodial...
The CARES Act: How It Impacts Individuals and Families
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was passed, a $2 trillion stimulus package for individuals, families and businesses. For individuals and families, the Act includes, among other things, payments to individuals and families, expansion of unemployment coverage, changes to student loan repayment, and changes to retirement account rules. Below are a...
Salt Lake County’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Order: Impacts on Businesses and Employers
Salt Lake County issued a Public Health Order entitled “Stay Safe, Stay Home” that is currently in effect and will continue to be in effect until at least April 13, 2020 and can be extended as needed. The intent of the Order is to ensure the “maximum number of people self-isolate in their homes and places of residence to the maximum extend...
For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer
For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer As the spread of COVID-19 in the United States worsens and disrupts the economy, many business owners are looking for answers on how to keep their business afloat. As employers attempt to wade through the current uncertainty, they will be looking for ways to cut costs, and many companies are opting...
Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Impact Disaster Loan provided for in the Cares Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has important provisions all businesses should be evaluating right now. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allocates almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep their employees and prevent other losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. PPP loans are 100% federally...
Covid-19 and USERRA – Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) requiring the Secretary of Defense to begin the process of recalling members of the Armed Forces Reserve and Ready Reserve components. If you have employees who serve in the reserve component of any branch of the armed forces, this Order may trigger obligations...
How Will My Employees’ Unemployment Claims Related to COVID-19 Affect My Unemployment Tax Premiums?
Unemployment claims have skyrocketed in Utah, as in other states, since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many employers are concerned that the spike in claims will cause their unemployment insurance premiums to dramatically increase. On March 25, 2020, the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) issued guidance on this...
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