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U.S. DOL: Employees Who Refuse to Work Under Unsafe Conditions May Be Eligible for CARES Act Unemployment Benefits

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While much attention is currently focused on whether Congress will extend, in whole or in part, the emergency $600 increase in unemployment insurance benefits (“UI”) that, until July 31, 2020, had been provided by the CARES...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Tribal Appropriations and Provisions Included in House Democrats’ Phase 4 Proposal – the HEROES Act

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, House Democrats introduced H.R. 6800 – The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, also known as the CARES 2.0 bill. This $3 trillion package would provide additional...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

CARES Act Greatly Expands Unemployment Insurance Benefits (Updated #2)

Update May 13: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act. ...more

Stinson LLP

CARES Act: Changes to Unemployment Compensation Present Opportunities to Businesses and Employees

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During these unprecedented times when businesses are deciding how to adjust work schedules and/or close facilities in light of supply and demand shortages, public health concerns and government orders limiting mass...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

How CARES Affects Unemployment Compensation Benefits

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Over the last week, the Department of Labor released a quartet of summary letters, UI No. 14-20, UI No. 15-20, UI No. 16-20, and UI No. 17-20 interpreting the unemployment compensation provisions under the Coronavirus Aid,...more

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What Employers Need To Know About The Unemployment Provisions Of The CARES Act

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a series of guidances to assist employers and employees in understanding the unemployment provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. The...more

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DOL Provides Further Guidance on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

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On Sunday April 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 16-20 to provide further guidance on Section 2102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...more

Hogan Lovells

DOL Clarifies CARES Act Unemployment Ambiguities

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On April 4, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) provided clarity on the scope of the $600 per week supplemental benefit available under the CARES Act, stating that even individuals entitled to partial unemployment...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

CARES Act Greatly Expands Unemployment Insurance Benefits (Updated)

Update April 6: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act. The $2 trillion CARES Act that President Trump signed into law on March 27, 2020,...more

Troutman Pepper

50 State Survey - State Unemployment Responses to COVID-19

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The COVID-19 coronavirus has already had a tremendous impact on the American economy. Unfortunately, many businesses have been forced to either reduce employee hours or furlough, lay off or terminate employees due to...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

CARES Act: Unemployment Relief

On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act” or the “Act”), a $2 trillion COVID-19 relief and stimulus package that offers extraordinary financial...more

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Recent Changes to Unemployment What Employers Need to Know

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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), an economic stimulus package providing over $2 trillion to aid Americans affected by the COVID-19...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

The CARES Act - Unemployment Insurance and Rebate Checks

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On Friday, March 27, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed the, already Senate-approved, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES Act.” This legislation is designed to aid individuals...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

CARES Act Greatly Expands Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The $2 trillion CARES Act that President Trump signed into law on March 27, 2020, establishes three noteworthy programs related to unemployment insurance benefits: (1) the Emergency Increase in Unemployment Compensation...more

BakerHostetler

FAQs: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: What It Means for Employers

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a roughly $2 trillion bill intended to provide emergency assistance and healthcare response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19...more

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CARES Act Provides Enhanced Unemployment Compensation Benefits

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Late Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the Senate voted unanimously to advance the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The House approved the bill on Friday March 27, 2020. President Trump reportedly...more

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The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill—What is the Impact on Employers and Businesses?

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After protracted, tense negotiations, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at the economic fallout from the coronavirus. The bill will provide relief for employers and businesses as well as...more

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Senate Passes CARES Act with Relief for Businesses and Additional Unemployment Benefits

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) in the late hours of March 25, 2020.  The bill provides various tax relief and loan provisions to assist businesses...more

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