VIDEO: Will Pending Federal Covid-19 Legislation Preempt Longstanding State Laws Regarding the Burden of Proof in Workers’ Compensation Claims?
On June 7, 2022, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNDOLI) issued its long-awaited approved employer notice regarding requirements under the Frontline Worker Pay Law. As discussed in our previous articles...more
HB 492 PASSED BY NC HOUSE - On May 6, the N.C. House of Representatives passed H.B. 492 which allows first responders to qualify for workers’ compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If passed into law, the...more
Within days, California employers may have to provide employees with even more COVID-19–related paid leave. On March 18, 2021, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 95, which creates new Labor Code Section 248.2 and...more
This 14th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, showcases new and evolving trends. Employers are facing claims for both doing too much and too little in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
The State of Illinois has taken strong measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on the State of Illinois, on March 20, 2020, the Governor first issued Executive Order 2020-10 directing...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 27, 2020, the Los Angeles City Council voted on several COVID-19 related ordinances that impact employers and businesses. ...more
Near midnight last Friday, the U.S. House of Representative passed HB 6201, known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Proposed FFCRA”), which we previously summarized. Yesterday, on March 16, 2020, the House...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: When faced with wildfires or natural disasters, California employers must keep calm, carry on, and continue to meet their obligations under California law. ...more
As 2018 draws to a close, state and local lawmakers in Illinois have been passing legislation that will further regulate a variety of employers’ practices. Here is a look at what Illinois employers can expect in 2019....more
In what has unfortunately become a more frequent occurrence, another surge of wildfires is devastating large swaths of California. The Carr Fire in Shasta County has reportedly destroyed more than 150,000 acres, razed over...more
While parts of Northern California are still reeling from damaging wildfires there two months ago, multiple fires are currently threatening Santa Barbara/Ventura, Los Angeles and Northern San Diego Counties. Fueled by high...more
As catastrophic hurricanes threaten the southeastern region, Alabama employers may want to reflect on the state’s emergency response statute. Alabama law provides job protection for employees who also serve as volunteer...more