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Employer Guide: Work in Times of Emergency

The past few days have been fraught with considerable complexities, including with regard to labor relations in Israel. The big question these days is who has permission to work, and from what location. In this update, we...more

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COVID-19 in Kazakhstan: The Labor Code and Employers’ Actions During the State of Emergency

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The Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, No. 414-V, dated 23 November 2015 (the “Labor Code”) provides employers with the right to take certain actions towards employees in connection with the state of emergency in the...more

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France - Covid 19 - Partial activity: new modifications introduced by the order of March 27, 2020

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As expected, the order related to partial activity was adopted last March 27, 2020. Further details on its provisions are expected in a forthcoming decree. The Ministry of Labor's Q&A on partial activity was rewritten...more

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COVID-19 – Key Employment Issues Checklist

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Companies and their workforces are in unprecedented circumstances, with COVID-19 changing situations and advice on a frequent basis. In this checklist, we have set out below the key issues faced by employers across France,...more

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You Need to Cut Costs, but Don’t Want a RIF: Alternatives to Terminations in the Age of COVID-19

During this season of COVID-19, in which the duration of the crisis is unknown, employers across the country are seeking to implement cost-cutting measures which avoid full-blown reductions in force (RIFs). Many employers are...more

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Covid-19: 19 questions/réponses pour les RH

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Télétravail : quelles sont les modalités de mise en place? Faut-il signer un accord ou une charte? Non. Aucune procédure n’est légalement requise. Certes, des accords ou chartes peuvent être adoptés ou signés mais ils ne...more

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Medidas laborales, tributarias y societarias implementadas en el marco de la emergencia del COVID-19 en Colombia

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Como parte de las medidas de contingencia que vienen adoptando las diferentes entidades en Colombia, el Ministerio de Trabajo, la Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) y la Superintendencia de Sociedades hicieron...more

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COVID-19 and Employer Obligations - PRC Update

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COVID-19 outbreak has the world on high alert. As governments ramp up efforts to contain the spread of the virus, employers also need to be aware their obligations and take necessary precautionary measures at the workplace to...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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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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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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What Employers Need to Know About H.R. 6201: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives voted 363-40 to pass H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act—a relief package that, among other things, contains several provisions affecting employers. The Senate...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

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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