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Updated: Temporary FFCRA Regulations Clarify Leave, Small Business Exemption - January 2020

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On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published temporary regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that are intended to clarify the scope and application of leaves under the FFCRA...more

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25th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar - The Labor & Employment Year in Review: Is It Over Yet? West Coast Session

Monday, October 26 - The Labor & Employment Year in Review: Is It Over Yet? Hinshaw labor and employment attorneys from the Midwest, East Coast, and West Coast addressed developments in the ever-changing landscape of...more

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DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations in Light of New York Federal Court Decision

As we previously reported, on August 3, 2020 the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”) struck down four provisions of the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulations interpreting...more

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Department of Labor (Somewhat) Revises Regs for Employee Leave Under FFCRA

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On August 3, 2020, a federal judge in New York City surprised many by striking down a few provisions of regulations published by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) in the early days of the pandemic. After President...more

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Department of Labor Releases Updated FFCRA Regulations Applicable Nationwide

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On Friday, September 11, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a revised rule related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which was published and became effective today, September 16, 2020. The...more

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DOL Revises COVID-19 Sick Leave and Family And Medical Leave Rules Following Court Ruling

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On September 11, 2020, the United States Department of Labor issued revised regulations governing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The regulations implement the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and...more

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Department of Labor Doubles Down and Largely Reaffirms Limitations on FFCRA Leave, But Narrows Health Care Provider Exclusion

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As we previously reported, on August 3, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (“the District Court”) struck down four provisions of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) “Final Rule” regarding the...more

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Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part XVI: DOL Issues New FFCRA Regulations To Replace Regulations Invalidated by New York Federal...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or the “Act”) went into effect on April 1, 2020. That same day, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued several dozen regulations further describing the...more

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Updated: Temporary FFCRA Regulations Clarify Leave, Small Business Exemption

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On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published temporary regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that are intended to clarify the scope and application of leaves under the FFCRA...more

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DOL Issues Updated FFCRA Regulations

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced revised regulations interpreting the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in response to a New York federal court decision declaring some FFCRA regulations invalid. The...more

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FFCRA Update: Court Strikes Four Employer-Friendly Rules

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On August 3, 2020, a federal court in New York struck four key Department of Labor (DOL) employer-friendly rules implementing the Families Firsts Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Pursuant to the court’s ruling, more...more

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DOL Clarifies FFCRA Child Care Leave – More FFCRA Guidance Expected

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The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act or “FFCRA” requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide paid leave to employees unable to work (or telework) for various COVID-related reasons. Particularly relevant as...more

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Don’t End Up In Detention: Guidance On Leave For Employees With School-Age Kids

It’s September, which for most means the beginning of fall and the start of a new school year. This school year not only looks different than those in the past, but it has also added to the stress and uncertainty facing...more

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Readying For The Return: US Department Of Labor Issues New FAQs Related To The FFCRA And Return To School Issues

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As we have recently posted on numerous occasions, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) requires most employers with fewer than 500 workers to provide paid time off for specified reasons related to...more

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How To Balance School Re-Openings And COVID-19 Workplace Leave: FAQs For Employers

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As the summer draws to a close, schools are announcing their re-opening plans, which vary widely across states and localities. Some schools plan to remain open several days a week and direct students to attend remotely the...more

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Federal Court Strikes Down DOL's FFCRA Regulations

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Last week, a New York federal court struck down a number of Department of Labor (DOL) regulations applying the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) as invalid. The Court determined the regulations exceeded the...more

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Federal Court Strikes Down Provisions Of Department Of Labor Rule On Federal Paid Leave

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A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York regarding certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) may have far-reaching effects on employers’ leave obligations...more

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

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On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law.  The law became effective on April 1, 2020.  By its terms, the requirements of the FFCRA will expire on December 31, 2020.... ...more

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Didn’t See That Coming: Unexpected Results of FFCRA Paid-Leave "Temporary" Regulations

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The world continues to combat the devastating COVID-19 global pandemic. Many businesses have been forced to lay off and/or furlough untold numbers of valued employees. Still, many employers are able to continue operating, if...more

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New York Continues The Fight Over Paid Leave For Employees To Fight COVID-19

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The State of New York has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rule regarding paid sick time and paid family medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. New...more

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The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act – A Comprehensive Overview

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On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA contains two key provisions for employers – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and...more

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employment Considerations for Non-Profit Organizations

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President Donald Trump on March 18, 2020, signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA” or “Families First Act”) to provide economic relief to those impacted by COVID-19. This law includes key employment...more

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Jackson Walker Updates FAQs on Employment Issues Arising Out of COVID-19

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Jackson Walker posted its update to FAQs on employment issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The JW updates reflect recent Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and guidelines for employer compliance with the...more

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DOL Regulations on Requirements for Childcare Leave May Be a Trap for the Unwary

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The U. S. Department of Labor issued its temporary regulations on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on April 2, 2020. The regulations provide some important (and surprising) information regarding paid...more

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DOL Finalizes FFCRA Regulations

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After days of uncertainty and looming deadlines created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the DOL has finally issued some definitive regulatory guidance, as well as twenty new Q&As to its list of...more

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