This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more
8/21/2020
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COBRA ,
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Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
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Form I-9 ,
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
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Natural Disasters ,
NLRB ,
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Retirement ,
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Retirement Plan Providers ,
State Labor Laws ,
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The state of New York has not been immune to the fast-growing COVID-19 employment litigation case load. This should come as no surprise to businesses located here, given that New York has been one of the states hit hardest by...more
7/24/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
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Workplace Safety
In an effort to slow the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases, Mississippi governor Tate Reeves recently issued Executive Order 1507, requiring businesses in 13 counties to require masks for both their employees and...more
As businesses try to return to a new normal, employers should be aware that a number of COVID-19 lawsuits related to pregnancy discrimination have already begun. What do employers need to know in order to avoid being on the...more
Governor Tate Reeves enacted Executive Order #1477, the Safer-At-Home Order, effective in Mississippi until May 11, 2020. This order still encourages individuals to stay at home unless engaged in essential activities or...more
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently issued Executive Order No. 1466 requiring all residents of the state to remain in their homes until April 20, 2020. The Order, which went into effect at 5:00 p.m. CDT on Friday, April...more