As we previously reported, on April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a temporary rule (“the Rule”), at 29 C.F.R. § 826, regarding administration of the paid leave provisions in the Families First...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, expands the scope of individuals who are eligible for unemployment benefits, including those who are “furloughed”...more
On March 31, 2020, the IRS issued guidance on the Employee Retention Credits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The Employee Retention Credits are fully refundable tax credits...more
4/6/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Rights ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Income Taxes ,
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Lenders ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
State of Emergency ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Returns ,
Time Extensions ,
U.S. Treasury
In the COVID-19 landscape, April 1, 2020, is a big day for employers across the country. The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) becomes effective for employers with fewer than 500 employees. And Dallas...more
The United States Senate passed The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”), without any changes to H.R. 6201, passed by the House earlier this week. The Senate followed suit, passing the Act, including technical...more
As we have discussed, there are notable gaps in the recently passed Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, including exempting employers with over 500 employees and authorizing the Secretary of Labor to grant hardship...more
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R.6201 titled the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). And on Monday, March 16, 2020, the House made corrections to the Act. As...more
This is Foley’s third installment to the Coronavirus FAQs for Employers. We will continue to publish additional FAQs based on inquiries from clients – including best practices as this workplace challenge continues to...more
3/19/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Remote Working ,
Screening Procedures ,
Sick Leave ,
WARN Act ,
Workplace Safety
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these challenges...more
We previously reported on the San Antonio sick leave ordinance that was to become effective August 1, 2019. City of San Antonio employers now have four extra months to comply. On July 24, 2019, district judge Sol Casseb...more
Austin, San Antonio and now Dallas have joined an ever-growing number of American cities passing paid sick leave ordinances. Though Austin was the first to adopt such an ordinance, in November 2018 Texas’ Third Court of...more