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My employee alleges that they contracted the coronavirus while at work. Will this result in a compensable workers’ compensation claim? If the employee is a health care worker or first responder, the answer is likely yes (subject to variations in state law). For other categories of employees, a compensable workers’ compensation claim is possible, but the analysis would be very fact-specific. If there was an exposure to COVID-19 in the work place is the employee likely to establish a compensable workers compensation claim? Each state has different laws around what establishes a work related injury. In most cases …

… and that independence will not be impaired provided CPAs comply with the interpretations of the Nonattest Services subtopic of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. The AICPA also notes that the majority of the certifications and authorizations in the “Representations, Authorizations and Certifications” section of the PPP loan application are management responsibilities. The signature required on page 2 of the application is required to be made by the company applying for the loan or its authorized representative. As such, signing as a client’s authorized representative would impair independence on an attest client because the CPA would be exercising management …

COVID-19 Update During these rapidly changing times and the increase in COVID-19 cases, companies must take steps to mitigate risk for employees and their business. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a website, updated daily, to assist employees and employers. cdc.gov The California Department of Industrial Relation also provides Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus. dir.ca.gov OSHA has also developed measures and guidance for protecting employees from exposure to COVID-19. osha.gov Below we have provided a few recommendations for companies, as it relates to California workers’ compensation …

National Construction Practice Safety Alert COVID-19 Print Resources Because of their involvement in public works and other essential services, many of our construction clients are working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This presents significant challenges for these employers, such as determining who needs to report to an office or office trailer, and who needs to work remotely. When work in offices or office trailers is required, it needs to be conducted in compliance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) social distancing guidelines; maintaining at least six-foot social distancing from other individuals, washing hands with soap …