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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Coronavirus Estate Planning: Now is the Time to Make a Living Will & Medical Power of Attorney
With COVID-19 looming, make sure your loved ones understand your wishes for health care.
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Laid Off Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Bankruptcy Can Help.
If you’re one of the millions laid off because of the coronavirus outbreak, it might make sense to file for bankruptcy—especially if you’re struggling with debt. Learn how a “last resort” bankruptcy plan can give you a sense of control during this unpredictable time and, if necessary, help get you back on your feet financially.
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Small Business Closed Due to Coronavirus? How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help
With small business stimulus loan funding already exhausted, business owners turn to Chapter 7 bankruptcy for help. Chapter 7 can help a service-oriented sole proprietor stay in business, and erase a former business owner's personal liability for some types of business debt.
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Benefits of Starting an LLC During the Coronavirus Outbreak
There are a number of benefits to starting an LLC in this challenging environment and resources available to get you started.
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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 During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Emergency or police 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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How COVID-19 and School Closures Affect Special Education and Children With IEPs
School closures due to coronavirus raise questions about children’s IEPs and special education rights. Here are some answers.
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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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Divorce and Dividing Property During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Dealing with division of property in a divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Vaccination and the Workplace: FAQs for Employers
Private-sector employers generally can require their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, as long as employers consider requests for exemption on disability or religious grounds.
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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.
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Can My Employer Require Me to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?
While there are exceptions to an employer’s ability to require employee vaccinations, these exemptions require more than a belief that vaccines may be harmful.
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Mortgage Help During the Coronavirus Crisis for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loans
Homeowners with a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan have access to specific mortgage-relief options after suffering a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
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FAQs on Paying Your Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Read our FAQs to learn how to get mortgage payment relief and foreclosure help during the coronavirus outbreak.
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How H-1B Workers Can Maintain Legal Status During Coronavirus Pandemic
Worried that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to changes in your H-1B job that lead to losing status or being deported? Learn more here.
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Can You Get a U.S. Green Card or Visa During Coronavirus Outbreak?
How many hurdles are in the way of your receiving a U.S. visa or green card?
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The CARES Act: Key Tax Law Changes
From rebates to retirement fund withdrawals to deducting business losses, learn about important changes to the tax laws intended to help boost the flailing economy.
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Retirement Tax Changes in the Cares Act
In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, tax law changes make it easier to take money out of--or keep money in--retirement accounts.