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The Top 10 Employment Law Changes From the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session

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Oregon employers must once again be ready to comply with a slate of new legislative changes from the Oregon Legislature’s recent session, which concluded on June 27, 2025. These new laws make changes to Paid Leave Oregon and...more

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10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers

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In its 2025 regular session, the Washington State Legislature passed 10 bills impacting employers that will come into effect this year. These legal changes affect compliance obligations, employee benefits, and protections...more

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New Law Mandates That Employees Can No Longer Be Required to Use Vacation Before Receiving Paid Family Leave Benefits

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A new California law will prohibit employers from requiring that an employee take earned vacation before receiving paid family leave (PFL) benefits.  ...more

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Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Providing COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave And Fix For Unemployment Insurance Solvency Rate

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 28, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation that grants employees emergency paid sick leave for COVID-related illness, quarantine and vaccinations (“COVID-19 emergency...more

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The Biden Administration: Expected Changes At The Department Of Labor

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On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more

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Massachusetts Governor Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill Addressing Unemployment Insurance Relief But Vetoes Portion Providing COVID-19...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 1, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a new law that, among other issues, addresses the solvency of the Commonwealth’s unemployment compensation fund by imposing an excise on wages...more

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Biden’s Proposed COVID-19 Economic Rescue Plan Would Lead To Dramatic Workplace Changes

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President-elect Biden has unveiled an ambitious legislative package that would serve to not only provide a third wave of economic stimulus relief to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also transform the American...more

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COVID-19 Updates in the DMV: Guidance for D.C., Maryland & Virginia Employers

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, various state and local governments have scrambled to adjust existing legislation, or create new legislation, to account for the “new normal.” It is no surprise...more

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Labor Cost Reduction Options for Employers in a Distressed Economy: The CARES Act and Other Considerations

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Employers are considering whether to implement layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions in light of the economic uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert reviews significant considerations for employers that...more

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The CARES Act: Bullet Point Summary of Labor & Employment Issues

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more

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CARES Act Stimulus Will Permit Business Loans To Cover Payroll, Expand Unemployment

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Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...more

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Is the Wait Finally Over? Senate Passes Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill — How Does It Help Employers?

Late Wednesday night, the Senate passed a sweeping coronavirus economic rescue package that would pump $2 trillion into America’s economy. The House is expected to take up the bill as early as Friday, March 27...more

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Employee Benefits Considerations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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Families First Coronovirus Response Act (FFCRA) Proposed Legislation as Amended as of March 17, 2020 – Employee Benefits Considerations - The FFCRA is a bill that has not yet been signed into law, and the bill has a...more

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How the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" Affects Employers

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On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act," legislation aimed to guarantee free COVID-19 testing, increase Medicaid funding, and expand food security initiatives and support for those...more

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“Families First Coronavirus Relief Act” Expands Family and Medical Leave Act and Mandates Paid Sick Leave

As people everywhere struggle to adjust to the rapid changes caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the financial impact on businesses and employees has been a primary concern. Employees are facing reduced work hours and layoffs as...more

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Congress Finalizes COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act: Prepare To Provide Paid Sick Leave And FMLA

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The Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act today, an economic stimulus plan aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Americans and introducing paid sick leave and an expanded family and...more

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8-Point Plan For Restaurant And Hospitality Employers During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

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Restaurants and Hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act—What Could It Mean for Employers?

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives shortly before 1:00 a.m. on March 14, 2020. H.R. 6201 amends several existing federal laws and creates new law to address the...more

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House Bill Mandates Employers at Certain Firms Provide Leave, Gives Employer Tax Credits

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The House of Representatives has passed a corrections bill for H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bill will now be considered by the Senate. Key provisions that have attracted significant attention...more

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U.S. House’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides paid sick leave and expands FMLA

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The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the United States. On Saturday, March 14, 2020, to reduce the impact of this illness on individuals and businesses alike, the U.S. House of Representatives...more

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Congress' COVID-19 Response: Round 2 Wraps Up, Round 3 Begins

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After passing $8.3 billion in supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak earlier this month, Congress is moving forward with its second legislative response, the...more

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The Emergency Coronavirus Bill – Employer Impact

On March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” by a vote of 363-40. The Bill now moves to the Senate and then, if passed, for signature by President Trump....more

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House Acts to Protect Employees Affected by COVID-19

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On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of the President, overwhelmingly approved a bill known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201). The legislation is scheduled to be...more

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: An Overview of What is About to Become Law

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In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives, after intensive negotiations with The White House, passed a bill that is intended to provide relief to employees of small and medium-sized...more

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Employers Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 14, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed with overwhelming bipartisan support the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (FFCRA), which if ultimately signed into law, would impose significant...more

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