Business Assistance and Relief

Business Assistance and Relief

Connecticut has a one-stop resource to help your business rebuild and grow during the State’s COVID response. Including information on – Medical leave reimbursementSmall business loansDisaster assistanceCARES ActPPPExtended tax deadlinesBusiness interruption...
Business Assistance and Relief

COVID Update May 4

On May 1st Connecticut began to lift some COVID restrictions including – All restaurants, entertainment, recreation, and theaters will be subject to a 12:00 AM closing time.Food Service continues to be required with alcohol service indoors–indoor bars that only...
Business Assistance and Relief

Vaccine Update IX

Vaccine Update IX Accelerated Vaccine Schedule Announced Connecticut announced that the age-based rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will proceed on a quicker schedule than originally anticipated when it was announced last month. The revised schedule (see below), which...
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CDL License Renewal Extended to Feb. 28

Report by Rick Schweitzer, NEFI Regulatory Counsel (rpschweitzer@rpslegal.com) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its waiver on the validity of expired CDLs and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) through February 28, 2021. The...
Business Assistance and Relief

PPP 2.0 Update – SBA Issues Application Forms

New guidance was released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) today, including new application forms to be submitted to your financial provider. These forms come in two varieties – one for first time applicants, and one form for companies that previously...
CT Minimum Wage Increases September 1

CT Minimum Wage Increases September 1

As a reminder, the Connecticut minimum wage will increase on September 1, 2020, from $11 per hour to $12 per hour. There is a helpful document to reference “A Guide to Wage and Workplace Standards Division and Its Laws” found...