For New Mexican employers, it is important to note that effective August 6, 2020, Executive Order 2020-056, issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham prohibits employees from qualifying for EPLSA paid leave if the employee is forced to quarantine upon returning to New...

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has published additional guidance regarding how the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) have an impact on workplaces as they...

Jesse D. Hale, a lawyer with Sutin, Thayer & Browne, has been re-appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Membership Committee of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association. The committee focuses on recruiting and retaining section members and on the...

The Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 was passed during the special session and signed into law by Governor Lujan Grisham. As a result of the Act: (i) a loan pool of up to $400 million has been established to provide low-interest loans to New Mexico businesses and...

Stefan R. Chacón, Counsel, has been re-appointed to serve as Chair of the Healthcare Litigation and Risk Management Interest Group. With more than 1,000 members nationwide, it is the largest interest group within the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section. This...

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced today it is extending some modifications to its collection and enforcement efforts through August 31. The modifications were originally announced March 30 to help taxpayers facing financial difficulty because of...

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has announced lenders may begin submitting applications for Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan forgiveness August 10, 2020. As part of the announcement, the agency confirmed its intention to open a portal specific to...

The Internal Revenue Service has advised that new rules under the CARES Act provide flexibility for health care spending that may be helpful in the current environment where more people may need at-home services due to measures to fight COVID-19. Telehealth and High...

Citing the economic impacts of COVID-19 and fluctuations in oil and gas prices, as well as the ongoing impact of racism, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called the 54th Legislature of the State of New Mexico into Special Session. Her call included tax relief for...