Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act)

On March 27, 2020 the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act enacted to confront the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus global pandemic went into effect. The Act provides immediate and sizable cash and economic relief for citizens, businesses and hard-hit industries. An initial overview of  the Act’s relevant labor, employment and employee benefits provisions may be found here.