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COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

As we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency.  However, the rollback of COVID-19 requirements was already underway in many state and municipal...more

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California Extends Supplemental COVID Sick Leave—Again

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On September 29, 2022, a day before California’s 2022 COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law was set to expire, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 152, extending the law through December 31, 2022. The extension of the 2022...more

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California Extends Time to Use COVID-19 Sick Leave, Allows Further Testing

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California extended the time for eligible employees to use COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave by three months, or until the end of 2022. In a further change, Assembly Bill 152 also allows California employers to require...more

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The Top 14 Workplace Law Stories from July 2022

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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California Reinstates COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

We previously described the “framework” for an agreement to reinstate California’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave.  Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 114 into law on February 9, 2022.  The specifics of the bill are...more

Stoel Rives - World of Employment

California Provides Employees with Another Bucket of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave

On February 9, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 114 (“SB 114”), which entitles most California employees to a new bucket of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave.  The law will go into effect on...more

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Masks May Be Off, But We Aren’t Out Of the Woods Yet

The State of California and many counties across the state are rescinding their mask mandates this week. However, this does not mean that employers can return to “normal.” The Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”)...more

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California Rolls Out New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022

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On February 9, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-114, effective February 19, 2022, which requires employers to provide workers with up to two weeks (80 hours) of supplemental paid sick leave related to COVID-19. ...more

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Update and Discussion on Practical and Legal Issues - NYS Paid Sick Leave, NYC Employment Law Update, New Whistleblower Law,...

Our weekly Business in 2021 series will continue to cover how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business as well as other topics relevant in today’s business environment. Our 45-minute webinar provides timely...more

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Quarantäne im Urlaub

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Auswirkungen einer CORONA-Infektion auf Entgeltansprüche - 1. ENTSCHEIDUNG DES LAG DÜSSELDORF - Mit Urteil vom 15. Oktober 2021 hat das LAG Düsseldorf (Az.: 7 Sa 857/21) ebenso wie die Vorinstanz die Klage einer...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from September 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

2021 California COVID Guide: What To Do If Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Given the barrage of local, state, and federal COVID-19 legislation in 2020, California employers may be confused as to what to do now—in 2021—when employees test positive for COVID-19. Here is a five-step guide of what to do...more

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New York Department of Labor Significantly Expands COVID-19 Quarantine Leave

On January 20, 2021 – nearly a year after the law’s effective date – the New York Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) for employers regarding the scope of available sick leave for employees...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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The Top 9 Things Employers Need To Know About Cal/OSHA’s New Emergency COVID-19 Standard

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The Cal/OSHA Standards Board just adopted an emergency standard related to COVID-19 prevention in the workplace, imposing some significant requirements on California employers. Most notably, the new rule finalized yesterday...more

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Indiana Governor Tightens Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Surge

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In late September, Indiana Governor Holcomb announced that Indiana could move to Stage 5 of his “Back On Track” COVID-19 plan, which allowed businesses to reopen and operate under a few restrictive measures. Since that time,...more

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New York Expands Quarantine Requirements for Out-of-State Travelers but Offers "Test Out" Protocol

On October 31, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 205.2 which introduced new travel guidelines modifying the quarantine requirements for out-of-state travelers and giving covered individuals the...more

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Governor Requires NJ Employers to Implement New Health and Safety Standards as COVID-19 Levels Continue to Spike

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In response to the recent uptick of new COVID-19 cases statewide, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued an Executive Order mandating new health and safety requirements for public and private sector employers alike....more

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How Can I Get My Employees To Return To Work During A Pandemic And Not Get Sued?

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As employers begin to require their employees to return to the workplace, they remain concerned about COVID-19-related litigation. Initially, many were concerned about an anticipated increase in lawsuits alleging that unsafe...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash - October 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including the Department of Labor's proposal for determining independent contractor status, revised DOL regulations that clarify who qualifies for...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Hindsight is 2020 When it Comes to COVID-19 - October 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Bricker & Eckler’s annual “Hot Topics” seminar is going virtual this year! This series provides human resources professionals and in-house attorneys with insight into ongoing and emerging labor and employment issues. We...more

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California Passes Two New Important Workplace COVID-19 Laws: Workers' Compensation Presumption and OSHA-Related Reporting

On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two laws creating new or expanded obligations concerning COVID-19—Senate Bill (SB) 1159 and Assembly Bill (AB) 685. These new laws will require employers to...more

McCarter & English, LLP

[Webinar] Ask the Attorneys: Your Reopening, Workplace Safety, and Remote Work Questions Answered - September 15th, 1:00 pm - 2:00...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses around the country, employers face ongoing questions around reopening, workplace safety, and remote work. Our employment attorneys, Christopher Mayer, Kristy Avino, and...more

Fisher Phillips

June 2020: The Top 21 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Travel Policies, Payroll, and Leave - COVID 19 Questions That Just Won't Go Away

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions regarding when employees may or may not travel, how to assess temperature checks at the front door, and a wide array of other issues have continued to crop up. Whenever an employer...more

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