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Sick Leave Coronavirus/COVID-19 School Closures

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Oregon Employee Leave Entitlements for Absences Due to Child’s COVID-19–Related Illness, School Closures, and Quarantine Orders

Under Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 21-15, the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19 will continue in Oregon until December 31, 2021, unless the governor extends the deadline or terminates the state...more

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Employers Receive Clarification From California Labor Commissioner Through Updated FAQs Regarding 2021 Supplemental Paid Sick...

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The COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave statute was signed into law a month ago and, despite a FAQ issued by the California Labor Commissioner, employers were faced with uncertainty as to whether their employee’s leave...more

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Coronavirus in the Workplace - December 1, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has changed the landscape of our workplaces, now and in the future. As we navigate these turbulent times, Bond will provide guidance during a 45-minute webinar each Tuesday. Business Recovery Issues In...more

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Impact of New York City School Closure on Employers

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Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the closure of the New York City Public Schools. This decision will not only impact students and teachers, but will also affect employers who may have employees who can no longer work...more

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Back to School Cheat Sheet for Employers: New York

Summer is coming to an end, and you know what that means: school is back in session. We’ve previously provided general guidance on the challenges facing students, parents and employers this fall as students return to school...more

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DOL Issues New Rule to Address Recent Court Decision on Certain FFCRA Provisions

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On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new temporary rule revising the DOL’s regulations on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This announcement follows the August 3, 2020...more

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Classes Resuming Have Ripple Effect on Businesses and Working Parents

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For many working parents, Labor Day typically marks the end of the footloose and fancy-free days of summer. Kids return to school, extracurricular activities and sports practices commence, and we resume our hectic, yet...more

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Department of Labor Issues Additional Guidance on COVID-19-Related Leave Based on School Reopening

With many students heading back to school, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued additional guidance on when employees are eligible for leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) based on the...more

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DOL Clarifies Application of FFCRA Leave to Various Return to School Models

Parents, employers, and communities across the country are managing uncertainty around returning to school this fall. Many schools have opened, or soon will open, using some element of virtual learning....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Back to School and the FFCRA: A Study Guide

This fall’s return to school will be a challenge for students, parents, and employers alike. Most states are dealing with a wide array of approaches to begin the school year. The approaches can generally be categorized in...more

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U.S. COVID-19: DOL Issues FFCRA Guidance Regarding School Reopening Plans

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Last week, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published guidance (Q&A #s 98-100) on the impact of various school reopening plans on employees’ entitlement to leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). As...more

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DOL clarifies FFCRA childcare leave availability for in-person and remote learning

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On August 27, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance (in FAQs numbered 98-100) clarifying how the childcare provisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) apply to various remote and in-person...more

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New FFCRA FAQs Address Return-to-School Leave Issues

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On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published three new "Return to School" FAQs concerning the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Under the FFCRA, employees can use up to 12 or 14...more

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New DOL Guidance Confirms Employees May Take Intermittent FFCRA Leave for Kids on Hybrid Schedules

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On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor added to its list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding leave under the FFCRA, tackling questions related to FFCRA leave for children’s remote learning programs....more

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Dear Littler: How Do We Manage Time Off, Scheduling & Accommodation Requests from Employees with Children Whose Education is...

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Dear Littler: Our company operates in multiple locations across the country. Some schools in these jurisdictions are proceeding with normal in-class instruction, others are using a hybrid model where students shift between...more

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How To Balance School Re-Openings And COVID-19 Workplace Leave: FAQs For Employers

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As the summer draws to a close, schools are announcing their re-opening plans, which vary widely across states and localities. Some schools plan to remain open several days a week and direct students to attend remotely the...more

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Employer Back to School Guide

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Employees with school-aged children are quickly learning that back to school will not be a return to normalcy. Most schools are implementing modified education plans to provide for student and teacher safety in light of...more

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School is Physically Closed – But Learning is On. Does FFCRA Leave Apply?

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers – those with 500 or fewer employees – to provide eligible employees with up to two weeks of paid sick leave and up to twelve weeks (ten of which...more

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When Sick Leave Runs Out—Managing Employee Absences and Balancing Legal Obligations

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COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more

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Employees Have Used Up Their FFCRA Child Care Leave, But School’s Not Reopening. Now What?

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After months of closure, schools and day care facilities remain closed in many locations, and parents may need to remain home with young children as a result. For parents who work for employers with fewer than 500 employees...more

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[Webinar] When Sick Leave Runs Out—Managing Employee Absences and Balancing Legal Obligations - August 4th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more

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Extended School Closings Create Homework For Employers

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You can hear the parents wailing across the country (almost like kindergartners on their first day of school), as states begin to announce their plans to keep physical schools closed or alternate between in-school and virtual...more

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How School Reopening Plans May Affect Paid Leave for Working Parents and Employers by Judy Garner

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Schools across the country are announcing their reopening plans. For some, this means students will physically return to the classroom; for others, it means online classes or a hybrid operation. For working parents, what the...more

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DOL Provides Guidance on When the FFCRA Covers Summer Camp, Summer Program Closures

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On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance on when an employee may take leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for their child based on a COVID-19 related closure...more

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DOL Broadly Defines When a Summer Camp or Program is a Child’s Place of Care for FFCRA Leave

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In Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-4, issued June 26, 2020, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, recognized a number of ways an employee can establish eligibility for Family First Coronavirus...more

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