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Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Executive Orders

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On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion In re Certified Questions from the United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, Southern Division; Midwest Institute of...more

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NJ Presumes Workers Comp Coverage for NJ Essential Workers Who Contract COVID-19

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In a long anticipated move, New Jersey has again acted to provide COVID-19 related benefits to workers throughout the State. New legislation creates a rebuttable presumption that, absent demonstrable proof to the contrary,...more

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NYC Council Considering Worker “Bill of Rights” Amid COVID-19 Relief Bills

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During its first-ever remote session, members of the New York City Council have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis....more

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D.C. Amends ASSLA to Require Declaration-of-Emergency Paid Leave for COVID-19 Related Reasons, in Addition to Any Other Available...

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On April 10, 2020, the District of Columbia enacted the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-286) (the “Emergency Act”). ...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Federal and New York Health Care Primary Legal Sources

Federal - H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Mar. 18, 2020) (among other things, establishes requirements for providing coronavirus diagnostic testing at no cost to consumers, treats personal respiratory...more

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FFCRA Updates

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This alert incorporates the guidance issued by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) on March 28, 2020 and updated on March 29, 2020, in additional to the regulations published by the DOL on April 6, 2020 and other DOL...more

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DOL Clarifies Response Act Paid Leave Questions

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides for paid sick leave and expanded family or medical leave benefits to employees, and payroll tax credits to employers in respect of such benefits. The US Department of Labor...more

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COVID-19: D.C. Expands FMLA To Include “Declaration Of Emergency” Leave

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On March 17, 2020, the District of Columbia amended the D.C. Family and Medical Leave Act to create a new category of protected leave, called “Declaration of Emergency Leave.” This amendment affects every employer with at...more

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Updated - COVID-19: FAQs for Employers

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As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to mount in the United States (and world-wide), resulting in school and business closures and other disruptions across the country, employers are...more

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Face Mask Manufacturers and Distributors Protected from Liability for Coronavirus Deaths

On March 18, 2020, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, Pub. L. No. 116-127 (the “Coronavirus Response Act”). Among other measures in response to the current pandemic, this...more

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COVID-19 Entertainment Update: Guidance for Entertainment Companies

The global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to have a devastating impact across all segments of the entertainment industry. The cancellation or postponement of film and television productions, concerts, sporting...more

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DOL Issues Clarification on the Interplay Between Emergency Paid Leave, Shelter in Place Orders, Worksite Closures, and Furloughed...

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UPDATED- April 1, 2020 - The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released guidance addressing two key questions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act” or “the FFCRA”): whether employees who have been...more

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Congress Enacts Several New Laws to Address COVID-19

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On January 19, 2020, a 35-year old man visited an urgent care clinic in Snohomish County, Washington with a cough and fever. The next day, tests confirmed what his doctors already suspected: he had the coronavirus (COVID-19)....more

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Maryland Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order

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Today, Governor Larry Hogan has taken his most aggressive measure yet to protect public safety and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Effective at 8:00 p.m., today, he has ordered everyone who resides in Maryland to remain at home. ...more

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CARES On Campus: Stimulus Program & Higher Education

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The U.S.’s Three-Phase Stimulus Program- For several weeks, Congress has been working to develop a “stimulus package” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus program is not just one piece of legislation; thus...more

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Massive Stimulus Package Provides Numerous Avenues Of Relief For Businesses

The CARES Act May Pay Your Workers for You- Title I – Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act- Title II – Assistance for American Workers, Families and Businesses- As the COVID-19 pandemic and the response to it...more

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DOL Issues Notice Poster and Answers to FFCRA Frequently Asked Questions Clarifying 500-Employee Threshold

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The Department of Labor has issued a Notice Poster outlining employees’ rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA). This poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place in a location visible to...more

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Coronavirus Response: A Checklist for California Employers

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

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DOL Releases Field Assistance Guidance for Temporary Nonenforcement Period and FFCRA Notices for Employers

On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) announced the issuance of additional guidance related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The guidance includes “Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-1:...more

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FAQs on Loans to Businesses Under the Economic Stimulus Bill: The CARES Act

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Late Wednesday night, on March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES Act.” This legislation is designed to bring financial relief to individuals and businesses hurting...more

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DOL Publishes FFCRA Poster and New Guidance

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) takes effect on April 1, 2020. Yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the FFCRA poster that employers must post in a “conspicuous” spot of their workplace. ...more

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CARES Act - Congress’ Third COVID-19 Bill and What it Means for Employers

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The Senate has passed a third COVID-19 relief bill. The House is expected to pass the act on Friday, March 27, and the President has announced that he will sign it once passed by the House....more

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DOL Publishes Informal Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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On March 24, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released an initial set of Questions and Answers (“Q&A”) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”).  As we’ve summarized in earlier posts, the FFCRA was...more

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Family First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) - Frequently Asked Questions

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On March 24, the Department of Labor issued guidance regarding the FFCRA.  With that, we wanted to provide an update with some frequently asked questions (and answers). When does the FFCRA take effect? April 1, 2020....more

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US Legislative Response to COVID-19

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The unprecedented global pandemic posed by the new coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has left US lawmakers scrambling to provide emergency relief for individuals and businesses throughout the country while also seeking to slow the...more

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