As always, our ACEC Virginia team is here to help you navigate through these unchartered waters, answer your questions and help to continue to build your business during this time.  Please find some helpful information, links, and resources below to help your firm during this time.  This page will regularly update with new information.

Virginia Related Resources

• State Resource Page for COVID19 - https://www.nga.org/coronavirus/#actions

• 2020 State and Local Government Responses to COVID-19 - https://www.stateside.com/blog/2020-state-and-local-government-responses-covid-19

• National Conference of State Legislatures - https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-action-on-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

Human Resources & Employee Relations Resources

• IRS releases guidance on HR 6201 paid leave: The IRS, Treasury, and Labor just announced informal guidance on implementing the emergency paid leave and tax credits in HR 6201.  You can access the press release here.

• ACEC Business Insurance Trust - Insurance Coverage Issues Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Coronavirus Resource Document - 3/19/2020
• The Impact of Remote Workforce on Contractual Obligations
• OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping for COVID-19 at the Workplace
• Coronavirus: Employers Must Post New FFCRA Notice by April 1, 2020
• Greyling Report - Insurance Coverage Issues Related to Coronavrius Pandemic
• Greyling Brief: Navigating State Restrictions and Limitations on Business Activity
• EPIC Brokers COVID-19 Resource Center

Business Planning Resources

• CFIUS Requirements Expanded Under New Regulations; President Orders Yet Another CFIUS Divestiture
• Managing On-Going Projects During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Negotiating Design Contracts During a Pandemic
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
• Overview of COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses

Small Business Planning Resources

The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

• For a top-line overview of the program CLICK HERE
• If you’re a lender, more information can be found HERE
• If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE
• Final Borrower Application Form *NEW*
• Lender Electronic Data Form *NEW*
• Paycheck Protection Program – Interim Final Rule *NEW*

Paycheck Protection Program Resources

• SBA Paycheck Protection Program website
• Department of the Treasury CARES Act website

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns in the meantime.

Nancy Israel, Executive Director

ACEC Virginia

804.477.6573 - office

804.402.8285 - cell