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While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is designed to incentivize employers to keep employees on the payroll, there are certain aspects of the CARES Act that every employer—big and small—should understand. Jackson Walker partner Scott McElhaney walks through a number of these issues.

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Jackson Walker senior counsel Erica Benites Giese discusses the issue of price gouging and common things businesses must consider when raising prices during a declared emergency. On March 19, 2020, the Texas Attorney General issued a public health disaster declaration as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This triggered certain prohibitions under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. While these restrictions typically apply to retailers, wholesalers may also be subject to many of the same restrictions. Erica highlights some of those restrictions and what businesses should consider before raising prices.

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Jackson Walker Labor & Employment Co-Chair Gary Fowler walks us through five key aspects of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which goes into effect on April 1, 2020. 

1) Get the poster out to employees.

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