The increased spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States presents employers with significant workplace challenges. If an employee is manifesting symptoms, or is known to have a family member who has contracted the virus, can the employer order the employee to stay home in face of privacy and discrimination laws? Companies have…
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As you likely know, Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and the Department of Labor (“DOL”) later issued some guidance and notice materials regarding two specific provisions in the FFCRA, the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”). Both require employers to grant…
Not all Companies are facing a revenue loss or workforce retraction under as the result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Companies that are facing an increase in demand and need to hire new employees, however, may be facing a dilemma for onboarding new employees. I-9 Employment Eligibility Requirements Under federal law, employers and new hires must…
With the recent passing of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), Congress has expanded the coverage and application of the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) through the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”). Additionally, Congress created the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”), which imposes a federal requirement for employers to provide paid…