On May 1, New Mexico became the second state to establish hazard pay specifically for child care workers According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Hazard Pay” means employees receive additional pay for performing hazardous duties or work involving physical hardship. Work duty that causes extreme physical discomfort and distress which is not adequately alleviated by protective devices is deemed …
The Difference Between Lay-Offs and Furloughs
Lay-Off vs Furlough Lay-Off and furlough are two terms that are often used interchangeably but have two very different meanings. While lay-off is a form of termination, furlough is a type of unpaid leave that allows the employee to maintain their employment status and, in some cases, to maintain their benefit eligibility (check with your benefit carriers to see if …
Q & A With Ian Alden, Esq.
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Stay In The Game, New Mexico!
Tune into 101.7 FM or Stream at 1017theteam.com from 3-4 pm on Wednesday, April 22 Larry Donahue, Esq. and Vanesa Lewinger, Human Resources Advisor will be discussing doing business during the COVID-19 crisis.
Today Is a Good Day For a Business Succession Plan.
“Unexpected events can set you back or set you up. It’s all a matter of perspective.” Mary Anne Radmacher Let’s face it. In today’s Coronavirus environment, we are all weighing the “What If’s?” in our heads. All the things as a business owner you thought you could put off until tomorrow need to be addressed… today. Having a business succession …
Documentation For Businesses During COVID-19 Discussed on KRQE This Week
Business Law Southwest Partner, Don Kochersberger was interviewed by KRQE this week to discuss New Mexico Governor, Michelle Grisham Lujan’s Stay at Home Order https://cv.nmhealth.org/2020/03/23/state-enacts-further-restrictions-to-stop-spread-including-stay-at-home-instruction/ and how businesses that are providing essential infrastructure services should operate go forward. Does your business need Essential Infrastructure Documentation? Would you like to discuss with an attorney if your business falls within the guidelines …
Important Things to Look for in Commercial Leases
When looking at commercial leases either as a prospective tenant or as someone who wants to make sure they know their lease terms, it’s always a good idea to read the entire agreement yourself and have a lawyer review it, if possible. If you’re saving money by reviewing your own lease, there are certain clauses to be aware of that …
NM Unemployment Benefits in the Wake of COVID-19
If you need to reduce your workforce, make sure you have the facts to share with your employees about unemployment benefits. Unemployment Benefits Both the State of New Mexico and the federal government have adjusted unemployment benefits. Here is what employees can expect and where to find more information. New Mexico Unemployment The State of New Mexico has eased unemployment …
What Counts as “Essential Business” in Today’s COVID-19 Environment?
Recently the Governor of New Mexico issued a stay at home instruction for New Mexicans. https://cv.nmhealth.org/2020/03/23/state-enacts-further-restrictions-to-stop-spread-including-stay-at-home-instruction/ The order lists what types of businesses have been deemed “essential business” but falls short of offering much detail other than that. The fact of the matter is many businesses provide products and services that their owners/managers certainly believe to be essential in today’s …
Can My Business Re-Negotiate Its Contracts with Vendors and Our Landlord in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In today’s COVID environment, businesses are being told to close their doors and send employees homes. As such, many business owners are struggling to earn enough revenue to be able to meet their contractual obligations to their vendors, landlords and banks, let alone make payroll. With financial disaster looming for so many businesses, do standard contracts, loan documents or leases …
