On September 17, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced an easing of restrictions in some business areas due to a dramatic drop in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Specifically, restaurants are allowed...
Salaried Versus Hourly Employees
Understanding the difference between “exempt” and “non-exempt” employees can be tricky. “Exempt” employee typically are “salaried” workers that are paid on a salary basis (a flat rate ...
Electronic Scooter Program Halted
The two-year scooter program in Dallas, Texas has been halted. Monday, September 1, 2020, the city announced it would be pausing the program. Scooter companies were ordered to cease operations in th...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’s and Fall Update
Virtus Law, PLLC is providing this quick update regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including commonly asked FAQ’s for businesses. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act incl...
Minnesota’s Guidance for Gatherings
With some states beginning to reopen, many individuals and businesses have begun asking, can we hold social or business events? How do we keep everyone safe? This article summarizes some of the guid...
Virtus Law COVID-19 Resources
All third-party websites and resources do not reflect the opinions of Virtus Law, PLLC and reflect information available as of the update date indicated. For the most up to date guidance, please con...
Minnesota’s Face Covering Order: What is a Business to Do?
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Governor Walz issued an executive order requiring Minnesotans to wear face coverings in all indoor businesses and indoor public settings. For many businesses, the new req...
COVID-19 Reopening for Managed Services Providers and other Technology Providers
Due to COVID-19, health and safety are at the forefront as employees return to working in offices. Some states have strict shelter-in place/stay-at-home and reopening orders in place while other state...
Best Practices for Reopening Offices
Due to COVID-19 health and safety are at the forefront as employees return to working in offices. Some states have strict shelter-in place/stay-at-home and reopening orders in place while other states...
Texas Enters Phase II of Reopening
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Monday, May 18, 2020 that Texas will enter the second phase of its reopening plan. Under Phase II, the following my occur: Beginning May 18, 2020: Child Care Centers, massag...