Please note: The below information may require updating, including additional clarification, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop.
On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 95, reinstituting...more
As we wrote about previously (here), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “the Act”) which was signed into law on March 18, 2020, became effective nationwide on April 1, 2020. The same day, the U.S....more
The spread of the novel coronavirus and the numerous shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders issued across the country in response have presented unique and challenging issues for employers. Significantly, many businesses who...more
As we wrote about earlier this week (here), on Tuesday, March 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “the Act”) in three parts: a Fact Sheet...more
Yesterday, Tuesday, March 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued guidance regarding the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“FMLA Expansion Act”) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSL Act”)...more
The coronavirus is having a substantial impact on the global economy and individual businesses. As affected employers look ahead, many are engaging in contingency planning. This includes looking at the potential need to lower...more
On Wednesday, March 18, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which originated in the U.S. House of Representatives, was passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Trump. Among other things, the Families...more
After noting that it had “rushed this bill to the floor,” as stated by Representative Louie Gohmert, the House amended H.R. 6201 for what it deemed “technical corrections.” Nonetheless, it appears that several substantive...more