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School Is Back in Session—Don’t Forget About Possible California Leave Entitlements for Parents

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As kids head back to school, California employees with children may need time off for various reasons from school-related activities to kids who are sick. Here are reminders of the California leave entitlements for parents...more

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Executive Order 10 Requires Public Schools to Continue Paid Leave Under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

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Governor Lamont has issued a new Executive Order that requires local and regional boards of education to continue providing eligible employees with certain paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. ...more

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What Will the Biden/Harris COVID-19 Plan Mean for Business?

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The incoming Biden Administration promises a more nationalized approach to combatting the COVID-19 public health crisis, plus a large economic stimulus response focused on unemployment, paid leave, state and local government...more

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DOL Issues Guidance for Employers as Schools Reopen

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On August 27, 2020, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division released guidance relative to the re-opening of schools and paid leave. They provide some clarity around eligibility for paid leave relative to the various...more

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Back To School With The FFCRA: What Employers Need To Know

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Amidst an ongoing pandemic, school districts across the country are beginning to implement reopening plans for a new school year. With these reopening plans varying – sometimes significantly – among school districts, many...more

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School’s Back (Or Is It)! When Can Your Employees Take FFCRA Leave?

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For many, the start of school looks different this year: from all virtual, to hybrid, to parent’s choice. Employers required to provide leave under the Federal Families First Coronavirus Act (“FFCRA”) may be wondering how to...more

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Intersection Between Return-to-School and FFCRA

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As we have previously reported, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which remains in effect through December 31, 2020, provides, among other things, that eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of FMLA...more

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Employer Uncertainty Looms From Today's Requirement for Most Schools to Remain Closed

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This promises to be the year that requires businesses to be highly adaptable in meeting staffing needs while supporting employees with school-age children. In today’s press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced schools in...more

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2020 Mid-Year Legislative Update - DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team Mid-Year Analysis

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Lawmaking in the COVID Era - The legislature adjourned on June 26 at 8:41 p.m. Sort of. After holding what was nearly the longest and certainly the strangest session in history, the legislature has really only recessed,...more

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School is Out For Summer - Is FFCRA Leave Out Too?

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School is out for the summer for many elementary-high school students in the Carolinas. In past years, the end of the school year marks the start of vacations, summer camps, and full-day childcare. This year, however, the...more

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New Virginia Executive Order, Federal Leave Law Responding To COVID-19 Raises New Issues For Employers

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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently issued an executive order closing all K-12 schools through the end of the school year and temporarily closing or restricting...more

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Tennessee Government Update – January 2020

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Tennessee lawmakers reconvened Tuesday in Nashville for the second session of the 111th General Assembly. While 2019 was notable for the number of new faces in the Capitol — a new governor in Bill Lee and over 30 legislators...more

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When parent-teacher conferences qualify for FMLA leave

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A U.S. Department of Labor opinion letter, published on August 8, 2019, found certain types of parent-teacher conferences can be considered qualified leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As a result, some...more

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New Jersey Family-School Partnership Act Seeks to Provide Leave for Involvement in School Activities

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Another bill (S2935) proposed by New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg on May 19, 2015, would require employers with at least 25 employees to permit their employees to take up to 40 hours of leave to participate...more

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