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How to Handle Furloughs and Layoffs During COVID-19
The last thing employees and employers want is lost jobs. It means financial uncertainty for everyone involved, which is why most employers do everything they can to prevent downsizing or prolonged closures. However, reality sometimes forces the situation, as is the...
Alert: Essential Workers in New York Must Be Provided with Face Masks
UPDATE: On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced he will issue an executive order “requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public...
Here are the Unemployment Benefits Changes Under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act is important because it provides...
Are There Exemptions to Coronavirus Paid Leave Laws?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address exemptions to coronavirus paid leave laws under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires covered employers to provide their employees with paid...
