Construction Site Risks During Covid-19
It is not business as usual for Florida’s construction industry despite being considered an “essential service” under Florida’s safer-at-home order. Employers should always – but especially now – ensure that all onsite workers are aware of and are following all available...
Compliance with EEOC in the Age of COVID-19
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is the federal agency charged with enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Genetic...
How to Shop Safely for Groceries and Food During the Coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has many of us on edge when it comes to doing basic tasks like going grocery shopping or ordering take-out. It has become increasingly competitive at grocery stores each week to obtain essentials before inventory runs out. On top of that, we...
Why the Cruise Line Industry Does Not Deserve a Bailout
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit our nation’s economy hard with some industries being hit harder than others. Just this last week, a $2 trillion stimulus and economic relief bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Trump to help bring relief to those impacted...
How Will the Coronavirus Affect My Personal Injury Case?
The coronavirus has affected Americans in more ways than one. During this challenging time, let us assure you that Aronfeld Trial Lawyers is here and stands ready to help you even with it being remotely. We have had some inquiries about how COVID-19 may affect...
Can You Lien a Leased Property?
There’s a popular misconception that doing work on a leased property for a tenant means you can’t protect yourself when it comes to getting paid. Not true! But doing work for a tenant does mean you need to take specific steps to have rights and...
In 5 Minutes: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Explained
In 5 minutes, yes, 5 minutes, Jorge Rivero of HR Management explains the most important parts of the...
Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Claims
Business Interruption
To trigger business interruption coverage, there must be “direct physical loss of or damage to property at premises” – the property described within the “Declarations” of the policy. This property damage requirement may not be satisfied on the basis that coronavirus-tied losses resulted in...
How has the Coronavirus Impacted the Construction Job Market?
Even with construction classified as essential in most regions, layoffs are still hitting the construction sector. Today we...
Failing to Distance Socially Can Cost You $100,000+ (Seriously)
MUNICIPALITIES ENFORCING CDC DISTANCING RECOMMENDATIONS
Miami-Dade County’s Emergency Order 13-20 requires all open businesses to take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate social distancing is maintained. This includes floor markings at six foot intervals and other visible means to allow people to maintain proper distancing.
That precaution...