Ivan Golden and Ann Knuth, attorneys at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, along with Suhas Shah, partner with Intyllus Advisors join together for this three-part complimentary webinar series to review important guidance for companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To join, please register for EACH webinar individually via the links provided below.

Part 1: Employment

On March 28, 2020, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Executive Director Cheryl Lymon circulated a letter to contractors and design professionals detailing the obligations of businesses holding OFCC contracts during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The letter reiterates the importance of employers complying with Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH’s March 22,

On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced flexibility in the requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).

In certain situations, DHS will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Form I-9 under Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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As of Thursday, March 19, 2020, Ohio State agencies are reporting that construction projects will continue, despite the Coronavirus.  The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) directed office staff, who are able, to work remote, but confirmed to me personally on Monday March 16 that project work should continue.  Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) also reported

During this 30-minute phone conference, Hahn Loeser’s Construction Team will discuss:

  • project delay issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic (and documentation best practices)
  • employee retention and staffing issues

Hahn Loeser partners Aaron Evenchik, Andy Natale and associate Greg Thompson, along with Employment Practice Area Chair Steve Seasly will discuss the latest guidance, provide

The COVID-19 coronavirus is impacting every aspect of the economy, and construction will not be exempt.  Materials and deliveries may be slowed, crews quarantined and unavailable, and projects delayed.  We view COVID-19 as an event beyond the control of a party (an “act of G-d”), falling within the force majeure provision of most contracts.  Some