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OSHA Proposes Emergency Response Rule

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed to update its long-standing emergency response requirements, and stakeholders still have an opportunity to provide their input to OSHA. OSHA published a...more

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Considerations for Israeli Employers During Israel-Hamas War

As a result of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war, Israelis continue to be called upon for active duty under Israel’s emergency call-up notice. Global employers with operations and/or...more

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Canada: British Columbia Court of Appeal Decides CERB Payments Should Not be Deducted from Damage Awards for Wrongful Dismissal

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In Yates v. Langley Motor Sport Centre Ltd., 2022 BCCA 398, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) decided that Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments should not be deducted from damage awards for wrongful...more

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Workplace Law Lowdown | The Continued Value of COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plans

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As we reported last week, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) updated its Emergency Rules to mirror the safety requirements disseminated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health...more

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San Francisco Enacts a Temporary Ordinance Granting Workers Laid Off Due to COVID-19 a Right to Reinstatement

On July 3, 2020, San Francisco enacted a temporary emergency ordinance requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to offer reemployment to employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as the “Back to Work”...more

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Massachusetts’ Reopening Plan: What Businesses in Phase 1 Need to Know

On May 18, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration revealed its four-phased approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy and getting people back into the workplace in a safe manner, all while gradually easing social...more

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COVID-19: Plan Now For Bringing Back Your Workforce – Part IV

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Update on High-Risk Workers and Developments at OSHA & CDC - In our alert series, Plan Now for Bringing Back Your Workforce, we’ve explored the importance of creating an OSHA-compliant Infectious Disease Preparedness and...more

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OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping for COVID-19 at the Workplace

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Employers may be liable for failing to file incident reports and properly record employees affected by COVID-19 on OSHA 300 and 300A logs. If it can be shown the illness is contracted at work, OSHA may expect the illness to...more

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New Jersey Employers Prohibited from Terminating Employees for Time Off in Connection with COVID-19

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On March 20, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. A3848 prohibiting employers from terminating, demoting or otherwise penalizing an employee for requesting or taking time off from work in connection...more

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Hiring During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Can Do

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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, business—and hiring—must go on. As the EEOC continues to update its guidance regarding employment practices during the pandemic, here are common questions regarding how to implement...more

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CA Gov. Executive Order Relaxes WARN Notice Requirements for COVID-19

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In the wake of business slowdowns and shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers face a dilemma when forced to furlough or layoff workers. The Federal and California WARN Acts require 60 days’ notice...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Four Strategies for Government Contractors Considering Furloughs Due to the Coronavirus

With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) causing Employers to switch to teleworking or temporarily shuttering their operations, government contractors have special challenges. Some employees of government contractors may not be...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Should Employers Send WARN Notices for COVID-19 Layoffs?

Many employers in the travel, hospitality, and other industries affected by COVID-19 are facing the need to immediately reduce their workforces, at least temporarily. We have received multiple questions from clients regarding...more

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COVID-19 / Coronavirus: HR frequently asked questions in multiple jurisdictions

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We understand that our clients and contacts will be addressing complex COVID-19 / Coronavirus related HR issues in multiple jurisdictions. BCLP, together with our local counsel friends, have produced a global Q&A document...more

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New York Governor Announces Agreement on Coronavirus Job Protection and Paid Sick Leave

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On March 17, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an agreement with the state legislature on a bill guaranteeing unpaid and paid sick leave and job protection for individuals who have been quarantined as a...more

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5 Recommendations for French HR on How to Process Personal Data Collected During COVID-19

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As the coronavirus has spread worldwide to reach pandemic level, employers are putting into place measures group-wide to limit risks of contagion within the work place. Some of these measures have led companies to question...more

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New Mandate for Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Leave Coming for Some Employers Due to COVID-19 Emergency

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On March 18, the US Senate passed a bill to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, imposing a mandate on all employers with fewer than 500 employees, and on all federal and state employers, to provide...more

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Workers’ Compensation Claims for Healthcare Professionals Exposed to COVID-19 in PA – Update

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Just a few short weeks ago, the Center for Disease Control’s Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases warned that the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. was “not a question of if, but when.” As...more

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Cybersecurity and Business Liabilities to Avoid When Using Remote-Work Technology

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As employers respond to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many are implementing work-from-home policies and establishing situational teleworking opportunities for their employees. While remote-work technology can...more

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How does the Designation of Coronavirus as a Pandemic Impact Healthcare Employers?

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As most employers know, on March 10, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) a pandemic. While COVID-19 will impact employers in multiple ways, healthcare providers, including...more

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COVID-19: FAQs for Employers

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As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to mount in the United States (and world-wide), resulting in school and business closures and other disruptions across the country, employers are...more

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Family First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 6201, also known as the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Family First Act”), in an effort to provide emergency relief and support...more

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Coronavirus Watch: What Are Employers’ Legal Responsibilities for the Safety of an Employee’s Home Workplace?

An employer who requires or permits employees to work from their homes has limited responsibilities for the safety and health of the employee’s working conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...more

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Walmart Takes Lead in Providing Paid Sick Leave in the Face of COVID-19

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For regular readers of this blog, you know that my colleague, Tracey Truesdale, gave you some tips for properly paying employees in the event of a pandemic. That was on February 26, 2020. Since then, we’ve heard of employers...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Administration, Congress Face Many Questions About Federal Relief for COVID-19 Impact

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Congress recently passed an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to fund vaccine development, support for state and local governments, and assistance for affected small businesses. Federal lawmakers are likely to consider...more

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