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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

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As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to be thought...more

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Weathering an Employer's Duties During the Storm

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Hurricane season is only half over, with Hurricane Ida leaving a trail of damage across Louisiana and beyond, and Hurricane Larry swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, although the storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employer, Audit Thyself!

Before the coming crackdown. We expect federal agencies under the Biden Administration to move in a not-so-employer-friendly direction as soon as they have a chance to get settled in. While they're still settling in, this...more

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California’s Statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Is Back And Expanded

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Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 95, which resurrects the statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave that expired at the end of 2020. The bill takes effect immediately but provides a 10-day grace period for...more

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Thinking It Through: Wage and Hour Implications of Employer Responses to the Coronavirus

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The spread of the novel coronavirus and associated outbreak of the COVID-19 disease raise challenging questions for employers. This article will describe some of the U.S. wage and hour implications resulting from employers’...more

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COVID-19, Work-from-Home Policies, and Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance

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As the number of U.S. states reporting cases of COVID-19 coronavirus increases, many employers are imposing mandatory work from home (“WFH”) policies to mitigate risk of contamination and ensure business continuity....more

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Pay, Leave, and Scheduling Issues Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With hourly reports of a possible coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the news, employers are confronted with preparing for widespread employee absences or a pandemic situation. Among many issues to consider is how to treat...more

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As the Gulf Coast Waits for Tropical Storm Barry, How Can Employers Prepare?

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Residents and employers along the Gulf of Mexico are watching carefully as Tropical Storm Barry approaches New Orleans, expecting to make landfall sometime this weekend. While the storm may not develop into a strong...more

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What Issues May Employers Be Required to Address as Hurricane Florence Threatens?

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As the East Coast of the U.S. braces for Hurricane Florence, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Trying to Find a ‘Safe Haven’ in the Storm: 9 Tips for Employers

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What do the following popular movies and television shows have in common? Hint: All have a connection to #HurricaneFlorence—the number-one trending topic on Twitter today—which is supposed to make landfall along the East...more

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Hurricane Florence Approaches – What Can Employers Anticipate?

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Hurricane Florence shows no sign of relenting as it barrels toward Virginia and the Carolinas. Forecasters are currently considering Florence a category 4 storm, which could strengthen by the time it makes landfall later this...more

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The Potential Perils Of "Managing Through The Payroll"

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Management's already-daunting, time-consuming responsibilities are further complicated by the need to motivate employees to do desirable things and to deter them from doing unwanted things. It is therefore understandable that...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Disasters and the Workforce: Navigating Stormy Waters

Thousands of Florida coastal residents were ordered to evacuate last week in anticipation of Hurricane Irma, even as their employers remained open. A pizza restaurant manager made headlines when he threatened action against...more

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Employers Should Be Prepared to Deal with the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

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In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many employers are faced with questions as they prepare to resume normal operations. Some of the most common questions, such as those arising under the Fair Labor...more

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The Potential Impact Of a Trump Presidency on Employers

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Based on promises made during the campaign, it appears employers may expect changes in the government’s approach to workplace regulation. Although we certainly do not have a crystal ball, President-elect Trump campaigned on a...more

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Hurricane season brings unique employer issues

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation orders are lifting and recovery efforts are in their early stages. Employers are facing a number of storm-related issues as they prepare to resume normal operations. Here...more

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Employers Again Brace for Winter Storms

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With severe winter weather predicted for much of the East Coast and extending as far west as Central Arkansas, employers should be prepared to address the impact of the winter storms on their businesses. Issues employers may...more

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