This post provides an update on the new federal paid sick leave and emergency FMLA related to the coronavirus pandemic, which was established by H.R. 6201, titled, “Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The U.S. Department of Labor released “Questions and...
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Employer COVID-19 Update – Summary of New Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Obligations Effective April 2nd
The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (H.R. 6201) (the “Act) was signed into law by President Trump on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Act was revised slightly from the bill originally passed by the House of Representatives on March 14. This summary of the...
Employer COVID-19 Update – Potential Federal Changes to Paid Sick Leave and FMLA
The Families First Coronavirus Act (H.R. 6201) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 14, 2020. The bill will be taken up by the U.S. Senate and is expected to be voted on this week. It is recommended that employers hold off on enacting individual...
Legal Resources for Employers – COVID-19
This is an informational resource for employers responding to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This post addresses both medical privacy concerns under the ADA and employee protection concerns under OSHA. Please be aware, the information provided is not legal advice and...