THERE’S STILL TIME TO PLAN In our estate planning workshop “The 7 Threats to Your Estate,” two of the threats we discuss are “your health fails” and “failing to plan when you can.” Our community is facing an alarming situation; however, there is still time to plan. Two documents that can alleviate much of the stress and concern people are having about their everyday lives are durable powers of attorney for health care and finances. If your health fails, who will make medical decisions on your behalf? Who will have the power to keep your financial house in order, and take care of your financial needs and the needs of your loved ones? If you do not have these two powers of attorney for health care and finances, there is still time to act and get prepared. The time to act is now, while you can and before your health fails. We are here for you and can help. In consideration of social distancing, we are able to conduct meetings over the phone or through video conferencing. Information can be exchanged via email and only one in-person meeting is required to finalize the documents with signatures and notarizing. • •
Discrimination/harassment and equal employment opportunity issues
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Cancellation clauses in contracts
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Immigration issues
THINGS TO DO DURING A QUARANTINE Stuck at home and wondering how to pass the time? Take care of some of those home projects you’ve been ignoring. Maybe you haven’t had much time for hobbies lately, so spend some time painting or completing a jigsaw puzzle. Looking for some good reads? Here are some New York Times bestsellers you should consider.
“The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant
• “Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice From Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima” by Martha MacCallum
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“Long Range” by C.J. Box
LEGAL ASPECTS OF COVID-19 Other than some recent state legislation regarding public gatherings, there is no specific law on the books specifically about the coronavirus. However, there are several employment laws and other legal ramifications of this disease that need to be considered by both employers and employees, including:
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“The Numbers Game” by Danielle Steel
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“The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
• “Pearls of Wisdom: Little Pieces of Advice (That Go a Long Way)” by Barbara Bush • “Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong With the Fit52 Life” by Carrie Underwood
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Sick leave
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
WARN Act and plant closures
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Workers’ compensation and disability benefits The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Premises liability laws
Whistleblower protection laws
• “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari
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Labor laws and agreements
• “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson
Health and business insurance coverage
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“The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley
PUZZLE TIME
SPRINGTIME CACIO E PEPE
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1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
6 oz multigrain spaghetti
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8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup baby arugula
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1 tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a large pot, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water before draining and put spaghetti in a covered pot to keep warm. 3. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil and toss in asparagus and olive oil. 4. Cook asparagus for 5–7 minutes and sprinkle with lemon zest. 5. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved water, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to the spaghetti. Stir until creamy. 6. Toss in asparagus and arugula before serving.
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