DEF Institutes Mandatory Work-From-Home Status in Response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020 BY DEF Admin | Firm News
"In order to decrease the spread of COVID-19, and in compliance with the CDC's recommendations to implement the use of social distancing strategies, Drew Eckl & Farnham has made the decision to institute a mandatory work-from -home status for all of our offices starting on March 17.
Despite the closing of our physical offices, we will continue providing our clients with exceptional legal services." ... Continue Reading
A CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYERS ON POLICIES FOR RETURNING TO WORK
May 28, 2020 BY DEF Admin | COVID-19 Updates
As businesses are reopening statewide, employee safety is top of mind for everyone. It's crucial for businesses to have appropriate practices in place to help prevent employees from contracting COVID-19 at the workplace. Both OSHA and the CDC have provided guidance on how to approach returning to work but we know that putting guidelines into practice can be a challenge. ... Continue Reading
GAPABA Women's Leadership Network presents Putting Your Best Face Forward
May 26, 2020 BY DEF Admin | Events
Attorney, and GAPABA's Women Leadership Network (WLN) committee co-chair, Kayla Chen will be co-hosting the WLN event, Putting Your Best Face Forward, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:30 pm. This presentation is geared towards determining how to dress professionally for video communications, including virtual presentations. Fashion Stylist Shaye Strager will be participating in the presentation and providing tips and tricks on how to best prepare and present yourself via video communications. For more information or to register for the free zoom presentations, please see below. ... Continue Reading
SBA and the Department of Treasury Issue New Guidance Regarding Eligibility for Loans Under the Paycheck Protection Program
May 06, 2020 BY DEF Admin | COVID-19 Updates
On April 29, 2020, the SBA and the Department of Treasury (DOT) published the last in a series of new guidance regarding the certification of "necessity" a company makes on its application for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Cares Act. ... Continue Reading
DON'T TELECOMMUTE WITHOUT A NET: COVID-19 and the importance of a Telecommuting Policy
April 28, 2020 BY DEF Admin | Publications & Presentations
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, businesses were warming up to the benefits of remote working, or "telecommuting." Allowing employees to telecommute can benefit the employer and the employee alike. Some of the benefits include: ... Continue Reading
DEF Participating in the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
April 22, 2020 BY DEF Admin | Events
The Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar, Young Lawyers Division, and the Georgia Food Bank Association have organized The Georgia Legal Food Frenzya, 2-week (virtual) fund drive competition to raise funds for our local food bank. The competition began on April 20th and will continue through May 1st. This year's competition is more important than ever with the COVID pandemic and ensuring access to food. 1 in 5 kids in Georgia live in food insecure households, meaning they don't necessarily know where their next meal will come from. ... Continue Reading