On April 1st, the U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”) issued a temporary rule for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The temporary rule, among other things, confirmed that employees must give notice to their employers of the need to take…
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The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance to help explain the leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The Act makes many employers pay employees who can’t work because of issues related to COVID-19. The guidance…
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On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act, H.R. 6201 (the “Act”). This update explains key aspects of the Act that provide for paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid…
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The impact of COVID-19 is forcing employers to make rapid and difficult staffing decisions. Recent headlines highlight massive furloughs, layoffs and workforce reductions throughout the United States. Although each of these actions have separate meanings and purpose, many people lump…
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