COVID-19: The Law and Your Legal Rights
COVID-19 has impacted just about every phase of American life, including the law. If you have questions about the effect of the pandemic on your legal rights—for example, your right to paid sick leave, medical leave, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, or disability benefits—this is the place to look. You'll find detailed information explaining what emergency orders, government policies, and new laws mean for the issues you care about.
Wills, Trusts, & Probate During COVID-19
Wills, Trusts, & Probate During COVID-19
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How to Get Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Funeral Costs
If you lost someone to COVID-19, you might be able to get help with the funeral expenses. FEMA is offering up to $9,000 per funeral—find out if you qualify.
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What Businesses Qualify as an "Essential Service" During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Find out which businesses qualify as an "essential service" and which businesses should stay closed.
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Emergency Powers and Citizen Rights
Emergency powers exist so state and local governments can act quickly to protect their citizens. Restrictions on personal liberties must be reasonable and necessary and made in good faith for the preservation of public health, safety, or order.
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Resources for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Victims During COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Orders
Shelter-in-place, lockdown, and isolation orders raise fears and concerns for victims of domestic violence and child abuse—where the greatest danger is often in the home.
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Getting California Short-Term Disability Benefits During the Coronavirus Outbreak
California has changed the rules for short-term disability insurance (SDI) during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Are Family Law Courts and Law Firms Closed Because of Coronavirus?
Learn how courts, judges, and family law attorneys are providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders.
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Workers' Comp: Can I Get Wage-Loss Benefits While in Quarantine for Coronavirus Exposure?
Depending on your state, you might may qualify for workers’ comp temporary disability benefits while under quarantine after on-the-job exposure to COVID-19, especially if you're a healthcare worker or first responder.