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The CARES Act extends unemployment insurance benefits by an additional 13 weeks and includes provisions for an extra $600 per week, along with expanded eligibility for self-employed individuals, gig workers, and independent contractors.

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a second interim final rule (“Second Rule”) that supplements the guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provided in the first interim final rule for the PPP issued on April 2. The Second Rule offers additional guidance for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C.

The CARES Act included over $2 trillion in economic relief to mitigate the negative effects of the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the Coronavirus.

Today, Governor Scott announced Addendum 10 to his Executive Order. In Addendum 10, Governor Scott outlines the process for beginning to open some business sectors as of April 20, 2020, and also establishes new guidelines for businesses that are already open and those that are about to open.