COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) The ADA still applies to U.S. employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the ADA does not interfere with or prohibit employers from adhering to guidelines and...
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New Federal Employee Leave Legislation
March 19, 2020
On March 18, 2020, two new federal laws were created to significantly expand employee rights to paid leave. Specifically, beginning April 2, 2020, employers with fewer than 500 employees may need to provide leave to...
HR Legal Updates: COVID-19
March 12, 2020
As part of our routine updates relating to HR matters, the following are some employment related issues and concerns to be aware of while we learn more about the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 and the Americans with...
Benefits & Overtime Calculations
December 20, 2019
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Final Rule, effective 1/15/20, clarifying that the following perks/benefits may be offered without including them in the calculation of employees’ regular rate of pay for...
Can I bring my dog to work? Maybe, maybe not.
December 6, 2019
Lots of our clients are getting requests to bring an animal in the workplace (usually a service dog). As you may know, this is governed by the ADA. Specifically, when an employer receives a service or support animal...