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Lump Sum Payments We’d Love to C Or “When will I get them?”
By Gregg P. Skall
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on advertising revenue and many broadcasters are looking forward to the C-Band lump sum payments applied for last year.
C-Band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse Announcement
From Gregg Skall, Telecommunications Law Professionals, PLLC
The C-Band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse has announced dates for the following activities:
- February 22,
Broadcast Resources: COVID-19
Access & Fuel Letters
Access Letter from the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), regarding COVID-19:
It is suggested that you download this letter,
Employment Alert: Employer Documentation Required to Support New Paid Leaves, and Related Tax Credits, Detailed by DOL and IRS
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary regulations related to the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Employment Alert: Employer Documentation Required to Support New Paid Leaves, and Related Tax Credits, Detailed by DOL and IRS
Employment Alert: Employer Documentation Required to Support New Paid Leaves, and Related Tax Credits, Detailed by DOL and IRS
On April 1,
Privacy issues regarding identifying COVID-19 victims.
Giving publicity to persons with known or suspected health conditions may raise invasion of privacy issues. Further, in some cases it may be defamatory to identify a person as having or carrying a particular disease or it may violate privacy or confidentiality laws.
Employer obligations regarding employee sickness relating to employment
OSHA provides that if an employee gets sick and misses work because of a work place exposure the employer is required to record it.
Issues for managing employees during the crisis
Have a policy for sick employees and those exposed to the virus. If an employee is sick (either testing positive for COVID-19 or showing symptoms),
Form Request for Media Exemption During COVID-19 Crisis
Form request for media exemption during COVID-19 crisis (created by Mickey Osterreicher, of National Press Photographers Association):
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to certify that [NAME] is a [TITLE] with [NEWS ORGANIZATION],
The mission of the Missouri Broadcasters Association is promoting the success and prosperity of Missouri’s Broadcasters