We are experiencing unprecedented times given the preventative measures being taken to reduce the spread of the novel Covid-19(Coronavirus) in the US.
At this time, we are still able to operate business, and are available to meet and correspond with clients over the phone and e-mail communication. We are committed to keeping our community healthy and safe and will abide by any preventative measures needed.
Our COVID-19 Resource Center contains insights into new Coronavirus-related legislation and government responses to help you successfully navigate the crises created by the pandemic. We will continue to update and add information to this resource center as events unfold.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the global outbreak of COVID-19(Coronavirus). Please stay safe.
The topics and issues addressed below are rapidly evolving. We are working extremely hard to keep up with all that is happening. The materials available on this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Reviewing this website and the materials contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. You should contact an attorney to obtain legal advice for any problem or issue, including those issued discussed or covered below. Use of this website, including viewing or clicking on any links provided on the site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Abelmann Peterson. The information herein, including all links and publications, is based on the best available information only as of the original date of publication. If there are questions about the information contained below, in any of the linked documents or presentations, or how this information applies to your business, then you should contact your legal counsel.
INDIVIDUAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
$1200 ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT
UNEMPLOYMENT & SICK LEAVE
- Apply for Hawaii Unemployment Insurance
- March 20, 2020: Are You or Family Member COVID-19 Positive? You are Eligible for Paid Sick Leave
- March 18, 2020: Unemployment Insurance Expanded During COVID-19 Outbreak
PAYING BILLS & CREDIT REPORTING
- Bankrate: Covid and Credit Cards One Year Later
- April 9, 2020: Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended
- April 3, 2020: CARES Act Protects Borrowers with Mortgage Forbearance
- April 1, 2020: CARES Act Protects Consumers Credit Reports
- March 17, 2020: Hawaii Dept of Public Safety Suspends Evictions
CORONAVIRUS TAX CHANGES
- March 25, 2020: People First Initiative – Temporary Relief for a range of Tax Issues
- March 21, 2020: Federal Income Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15
SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RESOURCES
EMPLOYER TAX CREDITS
LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
HAWAII RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES
- March 28, 2020: Emergency Order to Self Quarantine for Inter Island Travelers
- March 23, 2020: Governor Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order
- March 17, 2020: Hawaii Dept of Public Safety Suspends Evictions
CURRENT STATE OF THE COURTS
- April 7, 2020: Bankruptcy Court Conducting Meetings of Creditors by Telephone
- March 30, 2020: Hawaii Bankruptcy Court Operations
- March 16, 2020: Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors Continued