As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact communities across the globe, new legislation and requirements are being enacted almost daily. It can be difficult for employers to keep up with the flow of information and determine what is both relevant and...
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered New York residents to stay home as much as possible until further notice. The order took effect Sunday night. This order comes just after California made a similar announcement on Thursday night. These drastic steps...
This is what we currently know about how employers can pay for leave required by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We will update our blog as soon as new information or guidance is available. UPDATE: On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL)...
For many, working from home is just the daily routine. For people unfamiliar with remote work, it can take some getting used to. During a coronavirus outbreak, some workers may be forced to work from home when they otherwise wouldn’t. This article discusses why...
In the event of a health pandemic, such as the current COVID-19 (coronavirus), employers will play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the impact on the economy and society. Employers may experience employee absences,...
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their...