Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Backs Employer’s Denial of FMLA Leave
#WorkforceWednesday: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect, EEO-1 Report Filing Start Date Pushed Back, DOL Clarifies FMLA Leave for Paid Holidays - Employment Law This Week®
Podcast: California Employment News - Department of Labor Guidance on Telework
California Employment News: Department of Labor Guidance on Telework
#WorkforceWednesday: Federal Focus on Mental Health, FTC and Noncompetes, Gig Work Risks for Hospitals - Employment Law This Week®
Employment Law Now VI-116-Top 10 Employment Issues To Consider For The Summer Kick-Off
On-Demand Webinar | Navigating Leave and Disability Protection Laws During COVID-19: A Practical Guide for California Employers
Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Employment Law Under the Biden Administration
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - New Round of COVID-19 Relief Expands Assistance for Employers
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Labor & Employment Law: Vermont and Federal Legislative Update
Updates to Paid Leave Requirements Under FFCRA
#WorkforceWednesday: CDC Reversals, New FMLA Forms, Tracking Unscheduled Work - Employment Law This Week®
Employment Law Now IV-77- Breaking: Federal Judge Invalidates Portions of the DOL’s FFCRA Regulations
How School Reopening Plans May Affect Paid Leave for Working Parents and Employers by Judy Garner
The Friday and Monday Leave Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA, Part 2
The Friday and Monday Leave Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA, Part 1
Nichole Atallah Comments on Small Business Benefits in CARES Act, FFCRA, and EFMLA
Employment Law Now IV-63- Your 10 Questions About The New DOL Covid-19 Regulations
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more
In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? George and Abe say, "Don't look at us." Just kidding. In honor of President's Day, I thought it might be fun to review which presidents were responsible for the...more
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
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
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
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
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
What COVID-19 employment related litigation has been initiated thus far? COVID-19 litigation runs the gamut and includes single- and multi-plaintiff cases, class actions and representative actions, requests for injunctions,...more
In Washington - Senate lawmakers are now saying they won’t pass another coronavirus relief package before the August recess. Previously, members said they were aiming to have something finalized for the 4 July recess but...more
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
Q: I have multiple employees on lay off at this time. Several are pregnant - should I give them FMLA when the baby is born? A: Employees who are not currently active and working do not qualify to receive FMLA time off....more
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
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
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
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
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 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
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides leave to employees for certain time off related to COVID-19. As we previously reported,...more
With the spread of COVID-19 and the rapidly evolving federal, state, and local government response, it can be difficult for employers to keep up with their rights and obligations. This week, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom...more
Employers face unprecedented workforce population challenges as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which impacts vital employee health benefits. Indeed, many employers are being forced to consider and implement...more
California is under a shelter-in-place order that threatens to impact businesses throughout the state. Meanwhile, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” will take effect on April 2, 2020, ushering in an emergency...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic response continues to have a major impact on individuals and businesses on a global scale, we are working to stay abreast of the latest updates for our clients. This post compiles some useful...more
To assist employers navigating these difficult and unprecedented times, below are some frequently asked questions and answers. These FAQs provide general guidance only and are not intended to serve as legal advice. Our...more
Employee Benefit Questions - If I furlough or lay off employees, can I continue some or all of their benefits during the leave? There may be ways to continue some or all benefits during a furlough or layoff. Each plan...more
Many businesses are being affected by forced closures or alternative operations to stop the spread of COVID-19. This is especially true in the entertainment and dining industry. With the government directives have also come...more