COLUMBUS, OH – August 3, 2020 – Despite the many new changes and challenges Ohioans have experienced this year, one thing remains the same—Ohio’s sixth annual sales tax holiday will take place August 7-9, 2020. Ohio consumers can certainly use the tax break during these unprecedented times. “There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Governor asks Liquor Control to Pass Emergency Rule Preventing Alcohol Sales at Bars and Restaurants after 10 PM This afternoon, Governor DeWine announced that he has asked the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to implement an emergency rule prohibiting the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at bars and restaurants beginning at 10:00 pm. The Governor […]
Yesterday afternoon, Governor DeWine announced a new public health order adding eight Ohio counties to the list of Red Alert Level 3 counties while downgrading one county, Trumbull, to Level 2, bringing the total of Level 3 counties to 19. One county, Athens, is trending Purple Alert Level 4. Red Alert Level 3 means that there […]
Governor Mandates Face Coverings for Level 3-4 Counties, Extends All Other Health Orders During his biweekly press conference, Governor DeWine announced today a new public health order that will become effective tomorrow at 6:00 pm. Individuals age 10 and older in all Alert Level 3-4 Public Emergency-designated counties will be required to wear a face covering […]
Governor Announces Public Health Advisory Alert System Governor DeWine announced today that going forward, Ohio will maintain vital, necessary baseline orders to control the spread of COVID-19 while also implementing a new alert system. The Ohio Public Health Advisory System will provide local health departments and community leaders data and information to combat flare-ups as […]
Statewide COVID-19 Health Orders Extended Short-Term Yesterday during his press conference concerning the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus, Governor DeWine announced that he is extending existing health orders through this week as his administration finalizes vital plans to help local schools safely reopen, as well as plans to keep Ohioans healthy and safe. Details […]
Governor DeWine’s Reopening of Ohio Businesses Proceeds at an Intermittent Pace Last week, Governor DeWine made numerous announcements about the intermittent reopening of Ohio businesses. He first announced the signing of a Director’s order to permit youth day camps and residential camps that can meet specific criteria to reopen immediately. He also announced the continued […]
Updated Director’s Order Continues Most Sector-Specific Requirements for Ohio Businesses Today, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton signed a new Director’s Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing that becomes effective at 11:59 pm, Friday, May 29, 2020. The new order, which is effective through 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 1, […]
Beginning today, the Thursday, May 14 Director’s Dine Safe Ohio Order permits on-site indoor dining at restaurants and bars as long as the required social distancing and sanitation guidelines are met. Patio service at restaurants and bars was permitted as of Friday, May 15. As a result of reports that a number of businesses failed to adhere to the required social […]
COVID-19 Federal Legislation/Actions/Updates EEOC Suspends EEO-1 Reporting for 2020 The EEOC has announced that, in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency is suspending the collection of EEO-1 data for 2020. Read more. PPP Guidance Update: SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application for Borrowers On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the […]
