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Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Labor & Employment Law: Vermont and Federal Legislative Update

Downs Rachlin Martin labor and employment attorneys Amy Resnick and Andrea Wright highlight key Vermont and Federal legislative updates from 2020 that impact HR professionals. They walk through: Vermont minimum wage...more

Troutman Pepper

Navigating Adapted Operations Advisory Series: Part Three – Bringing Employees Back to the Workplace

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Who Needs to Know - Employers who are reopening (or have already reopened) by bringing employees back to their workplaces. Why It Matters - Bringing a workforce back to the workplace, whether from teleworking,...more

Perkins Coie

Variable Hour Employee Benefits Eligibility under COVID-19

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Are Employees Receiving a Lavish Gift This Holiday Season or an Unintended Lump of Coal in Their Stockings? COVID-19 has forced many employers to make unanticipated changes to their workforce, with many retailers rolling...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

[Webinar] Employment Law in the Time of COVID: Furloughs, Sick Leave, Telecommuting, & More - September 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

This seminar will examine workplace legal issues in the context of the ongoing COVID pandemic. A general overview of the following topics—and how they operate during the current public health crisis--will be discussed:...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FFCRA Updates

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NOTE: On August 3, 2020, a New York federal court invalidated four provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations related to the FFCRA. The four provisions vacated by the court are the “work availability”...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Class Action Trends Report Summer 2020

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Employers continue to grapple with an ongoing, unprecedented public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its after-effects, which have profoundly disrupted the nation’s economy and U.S. workplaces. In this issue,...more

McAfee & Taft

COVID-19: Round-up of recent DOL guidance and developments

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The effect of furloughs on FFCRA leave - Due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have had to make the difficult decision to furlough members of their workforce. A furlough is not a layoff or...more

Fisher Phillips

What Employers Need To Know About DOL’s New Guidance On Return-To-Work, Remote Work, And Wage And Hour Issues

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The Department of Labor issued several sets of new guidance materials to employers as return-to-work, remote work, and wage and hour issues remain hot – and sometimes confusing – topics. The agency recognizes that the...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

More FFCRA FAQs From The DOL!

FYI! Read ASAP! The U.S. Department of Labor has added to its long list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The new material (FAQs 94-97) is not earth-shattering, and I...more

Dentons

HR Quick Take: On-call employees and FMLA

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Q: If I have employees out of work either due to FMLA, or maybe even if they are on furlough due to a business downturn, can I still require that they be on call or respond to emails? A: This depends on the individual...more

Snell & Wilmer

COVID-19: Employment Squalls Likely to Hit Employers

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Many employers have opened for business and now hope for much-needed smooth sailing. As they chart their course for open and calm waters, however, employers would be well-served to keep their spyglasses focused on the...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

“But I Don’t Want To Come Back To The Office!”

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As employers ask employees who have been furloughed or who have been teleworking to return to the office, they may encounter some resistance from some workers who don’t want to come back. Here are some of the reasons that...more

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Texas Workforce Commission Issues Guidance on Unemployment Claims of Individuals Who Refuse to Return to Work

As Texas begins to reopen, some employers are recalling employees placed on temporary leaves of absence or furloughs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Invariably, a number of employees will ignore recall attempts or refuse offers...more

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The Latest Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Paid Leave (and Some Common Questions)

Over the last month, since the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), the U. S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued several forms of guidance for implementing the Act’s grant of ...more

Littler

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Options for Texas Employers in the Face of COVID-19

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As they struggle to stay afloat during this time of crisis, many employers are looking for legal, humane ways to cut costs, including in payroll and benefits. This article summarizes the current state of Texas law on these...more

McGlinchey Stafford

FAQs from Coronavirus Employment Webinar (Part 2)

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Below are the questions and topics from last week’s “Coronavirus: Bring Your Employment Questions, Part 2” webinar on March 27, presented in a Q&A format. You should speak with an attorney to clarify these topics, as every...more

Hogan Lovells

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Significant Provisions for Employers

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On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law a massive two trillion dollar stimulus bill addressing a wide range of challenges to our economy caused by the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. ...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Dept. of Labor Updates FFCRA Questions and Answers – Intermittent Leave, Furlough, and Length of Leave

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) continues to update its compliance assistance for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), in the form of “Questions and Answers.” ...more

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The $600 Question: Which Furloughed or Laid Off Employees Are Eligible for Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act?

As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc around the world, the economic impact of the pandemic is forcing employers to make difficult but necessary decisions to reduce pay or hours or to lay off or furlough employees....more

Goodwin

Labor Cost Reduction Options for Employers in a Distressed Economy: The CARES Act and Other Considerations

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Employers are considering whether to implement layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions in light of the economic uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert reviews significant considerations for employers that...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Updated DOL Guidance – What Employers Need To Know On The First Day Of The FFCRA

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) is effective today, April 1. In honor of this undoubtedly daunting occasion for employers with less than 500 employees, we analyze the most significant provisions from the...more

Morgan Lewis

New DOL Guidance Issued on Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA Leave During COVID-19

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) issued additional frequently asked questions on March 27 to explain how the recently enacted Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (Emergency FMLA)...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Coronavirus Response: A Checklist for California Employers

State and federal governments continue to roll out new COVID-19 laws, regulations, and executive orders. As a result of the ever-changing legal landscape, employers are left confused at the multitude of rules they must follow...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

COVID-19: Health and Welfare Plan Issues

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This set of FAQs is part of a series dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. Government-mandated protocols and social distancing directives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant business...more

Payne & Fears

[Webinar] COVID-19 Employment Law Issues for Utah Companies - April 1st, 8:00 am PT

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Payne & Fears LLP will host a complimentary 60-minute webinar on the COVID-19 topics that are important to your business right now. How does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with its paid sick leave and...more

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