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On April 24, 2020, Governor Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed based upon the recommendations of construction workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials. Significantly,...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act is important to certain real estate and construction businesses because it offers necessary...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

These continue to be very unusual and challenging times. With the Oregon governor’s announcement of the “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, many businesses are significantly affected and are feeling a great deal of uncertainty. Below is a...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Governor Inslee’s Proclamation (20-25) - Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at midnight, all non-essential businesses in Washington shall cease operations except for performing basic minimum operations. 1. Employees may still work if “providing...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than just health concerns for our community—it has also created significant economic concerns. Jobsites are shutting down across the country and contractors are afraid that project funding will dry up, leaving...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

On February 18, 2020, the Oregon Department of Revenue (“DOR”) issued draft rule OAR 150-317-1220. The rule can be broken down into three parts: • Definitions for purposes of the labor cost subtraction under OAR 150-317-1200; • Items that are not...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The short answer is “yes.” But what if the employee simply lives with someone who recently returned from China? What if they returned from Canada, where the infection is not wide spread? And does an employer have to pay workers if it requires them to...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

A new law has taken effect that makes significant changes to the rules for making contributions to and withdrawals from retirement accounts. The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and became effective January 1, 2020....By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades became effective on January 1, 2020. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) made two positive changes: • It increases the required beginning...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

On December 20, 2019, federal legislation approving spending limits for the 2020 fiscal year was signed into law. Included in the legislation is the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act”). The SECURE Act...By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC