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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Relief Measures Coronavirus/COVID-19

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FFCRA Leave Entitlement Expires December 31st, but Tax Credits Remain Through March 31, 2021

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The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020.  It requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide protected, paid sick leave for employees who miss work for certain...more

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Providing COVID-19 Leave In 2021: It’s An Option

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, providing funding for the government as well as COVID-19 relief. Among other provisions relevant to businesses (summarized here), the...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Congress Passes Relief Bill, EEOC's Vaccine Guidance, Return to Work Delayed - Employment Law This Week®

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Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, Congress finally passes a COVID-19 relief bill as employers make longer-term plans for vaccination programs and return to work. Congress Passes Relief Bill Congress delivers a...more

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Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter – December 2020 #2

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Oh Happy Day!  Stimulus Is Finally (Almost) Live. The House and Senate are scheduled to vote on a $900 billion pandemic relief package along with a $1.4 trillion measure to fund the government through September 30, 2021. ...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2020 #5

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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FAQs on Pandemic-Related Issues for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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This resource was prepared by Lowenstein Sandler for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give, and should not be relied upon for, legal advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation. Use of this...more

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EEOC Indicates Testing Employees for COVID-19 Does Not Violate ADA

As businesses prepare to re-open, many employers will be concerned about the risk of workplace transmission of the COVID-19 disease. Testing employees before allowing them to enter the workplace is one preventative measure...more

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EEOC Updates Its COVID-19 Guidance

On April 9, 2020, the EEOC issued additional, revised technical assistance to employers as to best practices for balancing obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with adherence to guidance from the Center...more

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EEOC Puts a Hold on Right to Sue Letters

According to a news report published by Reuters, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") has stopped sending Right to Sue letters ("RTS") to complainants for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

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Schools Accepting COVID-19 Loans Must Be Aware Of Workplace Law Consequences

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Many independent and private schools are contemplating applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and/or Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) loans under the CARES Act. The PPP loan offers an attractive incentive in...more

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COVID-19 Client Primer | National Employment Law Series: Guidance on Employment Law Changes

Changes and Guidance in the National Employment Sphere - As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to increase, national employers across the country are moving to remote-work models or suspending work...more

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Puerto Rico Secretary Of Labor Issues Opinion On Employers Obligation During COVID-19 Emergency

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The Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, Hon. Briseida Torres-Reyes, has issued Opinion No. 2020-01 on the applicable legal provisions and measures related to the employer-employee relationship in light of the...more

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