StokesLaw™ Briefs

The Department of Labor issued its Employee Rights Notice for paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Krista Slosburg provides an overview of what's covered.

The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes several provisions of significance to financial institutions applicable to workouts with borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Claire Taylor summarizes those provisions.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) went into effect. Claire Taylor explains that the Act provides new payroll provisions offer relief for employers who continue to pay their employees even though the employer has been required to fully or partially shut down

Since Governor Inslee's issuance of the March 23, 2020 "Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Proclamation, many within the construction industry were left wondering whether and to what extent they are required to halt their commercial or residential construction projects in Washington. Julia Clark provides clarification.

Alison Warden and Katie Groblewski provide several important updates regarding estate planning and probate matters during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ray Weber answers the question of whether businesses are covered during the COVID-19 crisis.