The developments concerning the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 (the “coronavirus”) change daily. Companies in the U.S. and throughout the world are implementing new policies and protocols in order to address […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Workplace Guidelines for Coronavirus Outbreak, Including Specific Guidance on FMLA, FLSA and FECA
On March 9, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a new alert and guidance on preventing worker exposure to and preparing workplaces for […]
Employer Obligations to Provide Leave Related to School Closures During Coronavirus Pandemic
Update. On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Response Act”) was signed into law. The Response Act requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to […]
How Employers Can Help Assist Workers Furloughed or Otherwise Hurt by the Coronavirus Pandemic
This blog post discusses several options that employers could consider to help workers financially impacted by Coronavirus, while mitigating the risk of adverse tax and other consequences for […]
WARN Act Requirements for Workforce Restructuring Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 21, 2020 Update. On April 17, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.19 , which, among other things, relaxes New York’s WARN Act requirements for […]
Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 22, 2020 Update. On March 27, 2020, nine days after its enactment, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was amended in part by the Coronavirus […]
Guidance for Determining Whether Your Business Is “Essential” or “Critical” Under Executive Orders Related to Coronavirus and Relevant Employment Law Considerations
May 15, 2020 Update. On May 14, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order extending New York on PAUSE through May 28, 2020. This Executive […]
U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division April 3, 2020 Guidance on Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
September 17, 2020 Update. On September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published revisions and clarifications to its Temporary Rule (“Rule”) implementing the provisions of the […]
U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division Issues Initial Guidance and Model Employee Notice Regarding the Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
September 17, 2020 Update. On September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published revisions and clarifications to its Temporary Rule (“Rule”) implementing the provisions of the […]