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Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

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US Employment Law Summary for New or Emerging Businesses and Foreign Entrants to US Employment

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Foreign companies hiring employees in the US frequently overlook some of the fundamental US employment law requirements surrounding the employment relationship. Here you will find a general guide to some of the key US...more

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Hurricane Ian and Preparing for Landfall: Employer Best Practices in the Face of a Natural Disaster

Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa, Florida, and the Florida panhandle this week as a Category 4 hurricane according to the National Hurricane Center. Evacuation orders have been issued and,...more

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Weathering an Employer's Duties During the Storm

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Hurricane season is only half over, with Hurricane Ida leaving a trail of damage across Louisiana and beyond, and Hurricane Larry swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, although the storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S....more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2021

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This Holland & Knight alert highlights selected and significant new California labor and employment laws, regulations governing COVID-19 issues at the workplace by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: CDC Permits Shortened Quarantine Periods, CAL/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations, NY Amends WARN Act - Employment Law...

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Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at a new COVID-19 quarantine timeline and stricter workplace safety regulations in California. CDC Permits Shortened Quarantine Periods The Centers for Disease Control and...more

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Class Action Trends Report Summer 2020

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Employers continue to grapple with an ongoing, unprecedented public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its after-effects, which have profoundly disrupted the nation’s economy and U.S. workplaces. In this issue,...more

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COVID-19: Employment Squalls Likely to Hit Employers

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Many employers have opened for business and now hope for much-needed smooth sailing. As they chart their course for open and calm waters, however, employers would be well-served to keep their spyglasses focused on the...more

McCarter & English, LLP

COVID-19 Labor & Employment Frequently Asked Questions

As the COVID-19 pandemic expands, disrupting lives of everyone around the globe, employers should keep a few guiding principles in mind. •Keep up with and follow the best public health advice available. The Centers for...more

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What the FFCRA, CARES Act, California’s Shelter-in-Place Orders and Other Relief Measures Mean for California Employers [Updates]

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Latest update on 09.21.2021 Emergency declarations – including a California state-wide stay at home order – and a variety of executive and health orders issued from federal, state, county, and city authorities in response to...more

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COVID-19 Client Primer | National Employment Law Series: Guidance on Employment Law Changes

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

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What Does The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Mean For Small Businesses?

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides leave to employees for certain time off related to COVID-19. As we previously reported,...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Coronavirus and the Workplace: Key Legal Updates for Employers

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

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Updated Guidance for Employers on COVID-19

Employers across the United States continue to respond to and implement guidance from public health authorities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Both the rapid spread of the virus and the prolonged incubation period...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What Does The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Mean For Small Businesses In Tennessee?

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides leave to employees for certain time off related to COVID-19. The FFCRA (a) increases the...more

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Clarifying Wage Payments during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Many businesses are being affected by forced closures or alternative operations to stop the spread of COVID-19. This is especially true in the entertainment and dining industry. With the government directives have also come...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Coronavirus FAQs for Employers

I. Employment - 1. Can we send sick employees’ home from work? - Yes, you may send sick employees home, provided you do so in a non-discriminatory manner. - Coronavirus guidance from Centers for Disease Control and...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Business Preparedness

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has implications for multiple workplace concerns, including health and safety, leaves of absence, discrimination, and travel. Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been...more

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As the Gulf Coast Waits for Tropical Storm Barry, How Can Employers Prepare?

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Residents and employers along the Gulf of Mexico are watching carefully as Tropical Storm Barry approaches New Orleans, expecting to make landfall sometime this weekend. While the storm may not develop into a strong...more

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Hurricane Michael Relief: Resources for Employers and Workers

As employers attempt to keep their businesses running and give their employees the time necessary to deal with the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, employers should not disregard the significant employment laws that...more

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Employers Brace for Hurricane Michael and Its Aftermath

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This hurricane season has been chaos for those along the East Coast. Less than a month after Hurricane Florence rampaged through the Carolinas, Hurricane Michael—a category 4 storm—has made landfall in Florida, and is headed...more

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Working Wise: Employer Responsibilities in a Natural Disaster

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In this episode, Nickolas Spiliotis discusses employer responsibilities when a natural disaster hits. He covers wage and hour issues, employee protections, and tips for employers. ...more

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Hurricane Irma: 10 Challenges for Employers

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Hurricane Irma shows no sign of relenting as it barrels toward Florida and the Southeast Coast of the United States. As noted in a prior Littler article about Irma, safety and security are the top priorities at this point....more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

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This list of frequently asked questions was originally prepared by the law firm of Fisher Phillips in 2005, in response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. It has been updated several times over the course of the past 12...more

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Employers Brace for Hurricane Irma

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With many Americans still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the next storm is already approaching. Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, is approaching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin...more

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