Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced on Friday that they would be issuing new stay at home orders to help staunch the spread of COVID-19 in Berks, Butler, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne, Westmoreland and York counties.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides billions of dollars for industries imperiled by the coronavirus pandemic — airlines and hotels included — and makes billions of dollars available for small businesses who have seen their income all but cease due to prohibitions on large gatherings.

Wind Creek Bethlehem said a total of three employees have now tested positive for COVID-19. After identifying a COVID-19 positive employee who had last worked on March 14, two more employees exhibited symptoms after the closure of the property.

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Pennsylvania state lawmakers this week authorized legislation to ensure public school employees will be paid during the mandated closure of education facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

State utilities officials have ratified emergency orders this week to prevent companies regulated by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) from interrupting services due to customers’ income shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as many households and businesses have seen operations hammered by social distancing requirements.

Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shutter all non-life-sustaining businesses to control the spread of COVID-19 has effectively halted most construction in Pennsylvania, sending a shockwave through the industry.

For managers delving into this unchartered territory of long-term remote work, there are some best practices and effective techniques to adopt that may be helpful in managing employees who are working outside the office.

With restaurants and other hospitality businesses facing some of the earliest and largest financial losses from COVID-19, one local company established an online resource to help raise more than $200 million for them.

There are many other tax traps for business owners looking to buy or sell, but this article provides a sample of some of the more common issues.  Before entering into any agreements, business owners should consult with their legal and tax advisors to review these types of issues.