States and municipalities continue to take action to fill in the gaps left by federal legislation providing leave, including for reasons related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New York, New Jersey, and the City of...more
States continue to take action to fill in the gaps left by federal legislation providing leave for reasons related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. California and Oregon have taken such action in recent months by expanding...more
12/15/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
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Paid Family Leave Law ,
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Relief Measures ,
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Sick Pay
Certain states, including Illinois, have imposed mandatory harassment training requirements in 2020. Other laws not to overlook in this new working environment include state laws governing video interviews and local sick...more
Several states have begun to implement plans to “re-open” their economies. Many of these re-opening plans involve multiple phases during which various sets of businesses may resume operations. States may also require...more
On March 27, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act provides states with the ability to greatly expand their unemployment benefits programs through...more
On March 28, 2020, the Department of Labor released additional guidance (the “ Guidance”) regarding which employees are included in the definition of “health care providers” and “emergency responders” that employers may elect...more
Due to the vast impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every facet of life, many employers have considered reducing hours or closing worksites in order to withstand the devastating economic slowdown. The pandemic has especially...more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFA”), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, provides employers with refundable payroll tax credits for COVID-19 related paid sick leave and paid emergency family leave...more