California Employment News: Brief Overview of Leave Laws All California Employers Should Be Aware Of (Podcast)
California Employment News: Brief Overview of Leave Laws All California Employers Should Be Aware Of
The Evolution of Employee Sick Days in a Post-COVID-19 Workplace With Parks and Rec — Hiring to Firing Podcast
California Employment News: SB616 – Changes to Paid Sick Leave Law for 2024
(Podcast) California Employment News: SB616 – Changes to Paid Sick Leave Law for 2024
#WorkforceWednesday: EEOC Enforcement Plan, California Expands Paid Sick Leave, and Strikes Across the Country - Employment Law This Week®
Podcast: California Employment News - Expansion of Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Leave
California Employment News: Expansion of Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Leave
Update and Discussion on Practical and Legal Issues - NYS Paid Sick Leave, NYC Employment Law Update, New Whistleblower Law, COVID19
COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know
On-Demand Webinar | Navigating Leave and Disability Protection Laws During COVID-19: A Practical Guide for California Employers
#WorkforceWednesday: 2020 in Review and What's to Come in 2021
On-Demand Webinar | Legislative Updates for Employers to Plan for a Successful (and Compliant) 2021
Slamming the door on 2020 and looking ahead to 2021
Coronavirus in the Workplace - December 1, 2020
Election 2020: The State of the Workplace: Who is Legislating What?
Election 2020: Providing for Employees in the Post COVID-19 Workplace
Updates to Paid Leave Requirements Under FFCRA
#WorkforceWednesday: Sick Leave in New York, California Law Update, and Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Takes Effect
COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: The Government Yet Again Updates Rules for FFCRA Paid Leave and Provider Relief Fund Reporting
Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more
In order to address the economic impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s businesses, in June 2020 the Ontario government created a special leave called “infectious disease emergency leave” (IDEL) through Ontario Regulation 228/20 (O....more
Responding to a recent New York federal court decision invalidating certain of its regulations interpreting the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...more
On September 8, 2020, The San Diego City Council passed two ordinances to protect vulnerable workers amidst the pandemic, effective immediately. The COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance requires large companies...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
On August 3, 2020, U.S. District Judge Paul Oetken, sitting in the Southern District of New York, issued an Order that struck down parts of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance interpreting the leave entitlements...more
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. employers have struggled with how to address the unanticipated ramifications of the pandemic while at the same time meeting their obligations under federal labor law. ...more
After returning from its hiatus on May 4, the California legislature has wasted no time in drafting a flurry of new bills which will affect employers in the aftermath of the state’s response to COVID-19. While the state...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
Some state governments have released their plans to allow certain businesses to reopen, ending statewide stay-at-home orders. Our Labor & Employment Group identifies issues likely to arise as workers are invited to return to...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing widespread shutdown of workplaces around the country continues (and for New Yorkers is expected to continue through at least May 15), government agencies have been busy issuing guidance...more
Employers are trying to be as generous as possible during the interruption to normal operations caused by COVID-19, including by keeping benefits in place even when salaries are out of the question. Every penny and decision...more
After weeks of adjustment to the sudden spread of COVID-19, including dramatic business slowdowns, government shutdown orders, and financial rescue measures for employees and employers, businesses are adapting to the “new...more
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020 and another on March 30, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic....more
On March 19, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order to limit the operation of certain business, including bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Although...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
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on March 18, 2020, regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs 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
In response to COVID-19, medical groups are doing their best to care for patients and ensure the safety of their contracted and employed healthcare providers in the face of this new virus. Given the scope of the virus and the...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
The Department of Labor issued additional FAQs on Thursday March 26. They now offer 37 FAQs on how the paid sick leave and expanded FMLA leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will apply. The leave...more
The State of Illinois has taken strong measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Recognizing the impact of the coronavirus on the State of Illinois, on March 20, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-10...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