The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, commonly known as the CARES Act (the “Act”), enacted March 27, 2020, contains several interrelated elements that employers should consider when making decisions about...more
Over the last several days, Governors in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey and Connecticut have issued similar Executive Orders directing all workers at "non-essential" or "not critical" businesses in...more
On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of the President, overwhelmingly approved a bill known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201). The legislation is scheduled to be...more
3/17/2020
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Employers in the United States should continue to prepare for a widespread outbreak of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, as new cases are confirmed daily. These preparations include assessing work-related...more
3/9/2020
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It has been several years since the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 became law, making it among the most generous paid family leave laws in the country. While employees will not be eligible for benefits until July...more
The Supreme Court's Decision -
On May 21, 2018, a divided Supreme Court confirmed in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, No. 16-285, 584 U.S. ___ (2018), that class action waivers in mandatory employment arbitration agreements...more