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On Saturday March 21, 2020, Ohio Lt. Governor Husted and the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employer's premium installment payments due for March, April, and May may be deferred until June 1, 2020.…

In the wake of a nationwide crisis, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest small business loans for working capital through its Disaster Loan Assistance program to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.…

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”) was passed by the Senate and signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020.…

On March 15, 2020, Governor DeWine announced that he was issuing an order relaxing the requirements to receive unemployment benefits in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Dear Clients and Friends of WHP:As COVID-19 continues to spread, the uncertainty and fluidity of the situation forces us to face this challenge directly.  At WHP, our primary focus is the health and...…

Employers, as well as their employees, are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation.  With schools closing and officials urging social distancing, several questions arise relating to working arrangements, paid time off and other employment considerations.…

The Ohio Industrial Commission announced today that all workers’ compensation hearings will be suspended from Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the Commission…

On Friday December 20, 2019, the SECURE Act was signed into law. This new legislation, which became effective January 1, 2020, drastically changes the landscape for estate plans involving retirement…

We're proud to announce the following attorneys have been named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers List based on peer nominations that were submitted, reviewed and researched by Super Lawyers:…

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have released their 2020 Best Law Firms rankings and we're proud to share that Wickens Herzer Panza has been listed in multiple areas. Rankings as a Best Law Firm recognize Firms for their professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.…