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Employers Brace for Hurricane Michael and Its Aftermath

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This hurricane season has been chaos for those along the East Coast. Less than a month after Hurricane Florence rampaged through the Carolinas, Hurricane Michael—a category 4 storm—has made landfall in Florida, and is headed...more

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New California Wildfires a Reminder of Employer Obligations

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In what has unfortunately become a more frequent occurrence, another surge of wildfires is devastating large swaths of California. The Carr Fire in Shasta County has reportedly destroyed more than 150,000 acres, razed over...more

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Employer Responsibilities Mount as California Fires Rage

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While parts of Northern California are still reeling from damaging wildfires there two months ago, multiple fires are currently threatening Santa Barbara/Ventura, Los Angeles and Northern San Diego Counties. Fueled by high...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Hurricanes Force Manufacturers to Consider Impact on Employees

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused widespread property damage and flooding, and some manufacturers may not be able to reopen their businesses for several months. To assist followers of this blog, I have set out below a few of...more

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Hurricane Irma: 10 Challenges for Employers

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Hurricane Irma shows no sign of relenting as it barrels toward Florida and the Southeast Coast of the United States. As noted in a prior Littler article about Irma, safety and security are the top priorities at this point....more

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Is Your Company’s Hurricane Plan ready?

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With the first tropical storm of the season bearing down on the Gulf Coast, it is a good time to dust off your HR Department’s Hurricane Plan and make sure it is up to date. If you don’t have one, it is an even better time to...more

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Winter Weather Woes: What are My Obligations to Pay Employees During Inclement Weather?

Last week’s “polar vortex” brought record low temperatures to many parts of the country and shut down offices in numerous cities. Estimates suggest that the frigid weather could cost the U.S. economy up to $5 billion. We have...more

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Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Wages: How Does Employee Pay Work during a Natural Disaster?

This week marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and serves as an important reminder for employers to ensure that their businesses are prepared to handle a natural disaster. Understandably, in the days following a...more

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An Ounce Of Prevention: Employers Should Take Precautions Now To Prepare For The 2013 Hurricane Season

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy last Fall and the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, forecasters are predicting an aggressive 2013 hurricane season, which started on June 1st. Employers should take time before the storm hits to...more

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