Coronavirus Updates for the Community Action Network
In light of increasing concerns about a broader coronavirus outbreak and the impacts on normal business operations, CAPLAW has compiled resources that are particularly relevant to the Community Action network. We will be closely monitoring the situation and will update this page as new developments occur, particularly when federal awarding agencies issue program-specific guidance.
Last updated February 16, 2022
General Guidance for Nonprofits
General Overviews for Nonprofits
- COVID-19 Resources – Venable LLP | Last updated October 5, 2020
- COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits – Propel Nonprofits
- Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 – National Council of Nonprofits
Employment Issues
- Comprehensive FAQs for Employers on the OSHA Vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) – Fisher Phillips | Issued November 5, 2021
- EEOC Blesses Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations – Venable LLP | Issued December 22, 2020
- Is that Time On the Clock or Off the Clock? Wage-and-Hour Considerations for mandatory Employee Temperature Checks and Other Medical Inquiries – Venable LLP | Issued May 4, 2020
- CARES Act Unemployment Provisions – The Jewish Federations of North America | Issued April 8, 2020
- UPDATE: DOL Issues Guidance for Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Venable LLP | Issued April 6, 2020
- New Federal Law Requires Many Employers to Provide Paid Coronavirus-Related Leave – Hemenway & Barnes LLP | Issued March 23, 2020
Governance
- Remote Meetings for Members – New COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofit Governance – Hemenway & Barnes | Issued April 7, 2020
- Steering the Ship Through Choppy Waters: Nonprofit Board Duties During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Venable LLP | Issued April 6, 2020
Financial Assistance
- SBA Issues New Guidance Clarifying the PPP Loan Forgiveness Process – Venable LLP | Issued August 5, 2020
- SBA Issues Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program – Hemenway & Barnes LLP | Issued April 6, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Forgivable Loans Available Starting Friday, April 3 for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) Organizations – Venable LLP | Issued April 2, 2020
- The CARES Act and Nonprofits – Hemenway & Barnes LLP | Issued March 31, 2020
- CARES Act Provides Financial Relief for Nonprofit Organizations – Venable LLP | Issued March 27, 2020
- Direct Impact – Establishing an Emergency COVID-19 Relief Fund – Hemenway & Barnes LLP | Issued March 20, 2020
- Sustainability to Survivability: Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID – Nonprofit Quarterly | Issued March 19, 2020
Contractual Matters
- Event Contract Cancellation in the Time of COVID-19 – Pillsbury Law | Issued March 27, 2020
- Interpreting Force Majeure Clauses – Venable LLP | Issued March 18, 2020
- Managing Contractual Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis: Force Majeure Clauses and Other Approaches – Hemenway & Barnes | Issued March 18, 2020