It will likely be a long time before we fully understand the impact Covid-19 has had on our economy. However, one thing is clear: Ohioans are continuing to start new businesses at a notable pace. The Ohio Secretary of State…
Several people have asked how the Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans (sometimes referred to as grants) created by the CARES Act apply to 1099 independent contractors. The early information released by the Small Business Administration created a lot of confusion…
In addition to new federal loan opportunities for businesses, the federal government has also instituted new protections for employees at businesses with fewer than 500 workers. In instituting those changes, they have mandated that employers post two posters at their…
There are two federal programs available to help businesses and non-profits in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. They serve very different purposes and have very different provisions for repayment or forgiveness. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) PPP loans are designed to…
The ‘80’s rock band Van Halen had a provision in their concert contract requiring M&M's in their dressing room, but banning brown M&M’s. Urban legend has it that this was evidence of the bizarre behavior of eccentric musicians. Instead, it…