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Public Action Matrix

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, P&A’s COVID-19 Task Force is aware that the law is changing rapidly and new legislation is continuing to be passed. To keep track of all COVID-19 federal and state Executive Orders, legislation and related orders, we have developed a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Public Action Matrix to keep you up to date with the latest developments.

Each link within the Matrix links to the most relevant information we have identified, including a copy of the order or guidance, a short summary of the legislation, links to the government website, as well as links to any additional guidance and related P&A Client Alerts.

We will continue to update this page with all the latest developments as we identify them.

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Client Alerts

Action Required by December 27, 2021 for New York City’s Vaccination Mandate for Private Employers

REMOTE WORKING, VACCINES AND EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

New Jersey Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations

New York State Requires Employers to Provide Paid Leave for Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

California Case Is a Reminder That Not All Insurance Policies Are Alike Regarding COVID-19 Losses

AB 685 and COVID-19 Workplace Exposure: New California Notice and Reporting Requirements of COVID Exposure Starting January 1, 2021

Virtual Mediation – How Do I Make It Work For Me?

The Adoption of a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in the Workplace

Reporting Incidents of Work-Related COVID-19 Fatalities and Hospitalizations

Essential Employees Who Contract COVID-19 May Be Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits: What New Jersey Employers Need to Know

How Will Today’s Pandemic Impact Tomorrow’s Construction Contracts?

Grappling With Viruses on Multiple Fronts: Ongoing Cyber Risk Management in the Age of COVID-19

COVID in the Americas – A Review of Impacts, Responses, Challenges for Construction Sectors

Is the Construction Industry Ready? Hurricane Prep in the Midst of the Pandemic

Representations and Certifications: Implementing Processes to Protect Executives and the Company

Analysis – Virus Related Legal Issues

Employee Screening and Testing in the COVID-19 Era: Getting Back to Work

New Austin Ordinance Authorizes Civil Enforcement of COVID-19 Safety Measures

New Jersey Construction Reopens Monday, May 18 at 6:00 a.m.

Going Back to Work – Starting or Restarting a Construction Project During the Pandemic

CISA Updates Guidance on Identifying Critical Infrastructure Workers: Does Your Work Fall Within These Sectors?

COVID-19 Damages and Time Recovery: Contract Checklist and Analysis

COVID-19 and Florida Construction: Lessons from the Frontlines in New York, New Jersey, and Around the U.S.

CISA Issues Guidance on Identifying Critical Infrastructure Workers: Does Your Work Fall Within These Sectors?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts Access to Working Capital Under Credit Facilities

Employer Guidance – Coronavirus Workplace Safety, Employee Screening and CDC/OSHA Compliance

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

COVID-19 Impacts on Federal Government Contracts – Protecting Your Rights Associated with Delays & Suspensions of Work

GENERAL COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

Planning Now to Prove Your COVID-19 Damages and Delays Later

You’ve Been Suspended – Were You Ready?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Contractors

Publications

Soaring Construction Material Prices: Tips for Reducing Ever-Increasing Costs

It’s a New World in 2021 – The Ongoing Rebalancing of Efficiencies, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution

New York City Construction Activity Restarts Monday, June 8: New York City Department of Buildings Releases New COVID-19 Safety Guidance

Melinda Gentile Quoted as Source in Engineering News-Record

Patrick Greene Answers Construction Dive Readers’ Coronavirus Legal Questions

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Q&A (Recording)

The Government is Here to Help You – Be Careful: Best Business Practices in the Post-COVID World (Presentation Slides and Recording)

PPP/CARES Act Q&A (Recording)

Requesting Video Trial Testimony in Light of COVID-19: Idaho district court makes a special exception in extreme circumstances

COVID-19 Construction Update: Claims and Related Coverage Issues (Presentation Slides and Recording)

CONSTRULEGAL® COVID-19 Alert

Richard Volack Published in Construction Executive

Managing Subcontractor Default Risks During COVID-19: Part 2 (Presentation Slides and Recording)

Gregory Begg Answers Construction Dive Readers’ Coronavirus Legal Questions

Taking A Closer Look at Force Majeure Clauses in Today’s Environment (Podcast)

Navigating the CARES Act with Stephen Katz (Podcast)

COVID-19: Documenting Extra Work, Delay, and Impacts on Continuing Construction Projects (Recording)

OSHA: How to React to a Sick Construction Worker Who Is Presumed or Confirmed to Be Infected With COVID-19

COVID-19 Forum: A Series on Managing Risk In Unprecedented Times – Episode 3 (Recording)

COVID-19 and Construction Stormwater Discharge Permits

COVID-19 Forum: A Series on Managing Risk In Unprecedented Times – Episode 2 (Recording)

How to Manage and Mitigate Subcontractor Default Risks During the COVID-19 Crisis (Presentation Slides and Recording)

How to Manage the Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry (Recording)

COVID-19 Employer Guidance: Expanded Leave Under Federal, NJ, NY/NYC Laws and Layoffs (Presentation Slides)

COVID-19 Forum: A Series on Managing Risk In Unprecedented Times – Episode 1 (Recording)

COVID-19 Employer Guidance: Workplace Safety – OSHA, CDC, and Virus Testing (Presentation Slides)

Gary Stein Quoted as Source in Daily Business Review/Law.com Article

Letter from Peckar & Abramson Chairman, Steven M. Charney

March 17, 2020

Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends,

At Peckar & Abramson we have made necessary adjustments so that our lawyers and staff remain available to support your legal and business needs throughout the response to the pandemic.

P&A’s lawyers are monitoring all aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak as it affects the construction community and the related industries we serve. P&A will continue to issue periodic alerts that will keep you advised regarding relevant developments and we are prepared to be of assistance should you have any specific concerns.

Email addresses for our lawyers can be found on our website and contact information for each of our 11 offices is listed below. You may also call 888.343.3480 for assistance if you are encountering any difficulty contacting us.

P&A’s informative Client Alert, Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance for Contractors, has received considerable national attention and is linked for your convenience.

As always, P&A is committed to serving your needs and we will continue to do so throughout this extraordinary situation.

We wish you and your families good health and safety.

Thank you,
Steven M. Charney
Chairman
Peckar & Abramson, PC

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Task Force Members

Doris D. Short

Doris D. Short

Vice Chair - White Collar Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement

Doris D. Short

Doris D. Short

Vice Chair - White Collar Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement

Alan Winkler

Alan Winkler

Partner

Alan Winkler

Alan Winkler

Partner

Michael C. Zisa

Michael C. Zisa

Co-Managing Partner

Michael C. Zisa

Michael C. Zisa

Co-Managing Partner

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