The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) offers economic aid, such as small business loans and unemployment assistance, to self-employed individuals who traditionally have not been eligible for such benefits. Businesses that rely on gig-economy workers may classify these individuals as independent contractors instead of employees, leaving such workers with limited options for obtaining benefits. In addition, those who are self-employed or sole proprietors may also be denied some work-related benefits that regular employees enjoy. This GT Alert outlines new and expanded opportunities available via the CARES Act for self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, gig economy workers, and independent contractors.

Read the full GT Alert: “The CARES Act and the Self-Employed: A Primer.”

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