On March 26, 2020, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division issued additional guidance related to components of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), expanding upon the advice...
On March 24, 2020, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division issued new guidance related to components of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The following are modifications and...
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...
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...