Employers operating essential businesses are increasingly facing situations where their employees may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Typically, employers have responded to incidents of exposure by sending employees...more
As we continue to learn more about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), we are committed to sharing our knowledge and understanding of the bill with our clients.
In this webinar, we provided a...more
In light of the public health crisis occasioned by COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Labor (“GDOL”) issued emergency rules effective March 19, 2020 amending the availability of certain unemployment benefits. As the...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The Act, which, according to Department of Labor (“DOL”) guidance issued on March 24, 2020 goes into effect on April...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). ...more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the United States, business owners and HR professionals not subject to a “shutdown order” should brace themselves to field the following call: “Mike from accounting just...more
Updated: March 18, 2020 - Since we issued an Alert on Monday, much has already changed with respect to the U.S. House of Representatives’ new Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (the “Act”). ...more
On March 16, 2020, the Georgia Department of Labor (“GDOL”) promulgated two new emergency rules that entitle full time employees to unemployment benefits when their work schedules are temporarily reduced due to the COVID-19...more
SXSW, Coachella, the NCAA Tournament, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, St. Patrick’s Day parades, The Masters, the NFL Draft, the Houston Rodeo, Record Store Day, and the closing of clubs and concert halls from New York...more
Updated: March 18, 2020
Since we issued an Alert on Monday, much has already changed with respect to the U.S. House of Representatives’ new Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (the “Act”). As a recap, in the...more
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) outbreak a “pandemic,” intensifying concerns among employers who have already been grappling with the difficult issues...more