Here’s a little secret. Most employment lawyers historically didn’t have to pay much attention to unemployment laws before COVID-19 came along. Employees would leave jobs and either get unemployment benefits or not, for various reasons. But new enhanced unemployment benefits under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act have suddenly created many … Read more
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor put out “temporary regulations” interpreting two federal employee leave laws that took effect on that date. Both laws are part of the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA). The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act grants many employees up to two weeks of paid leave related to … Read more
New York State has posted frequently asked questions, request forms, and other COVID-19 quarantine leave guidance on a State website. The information aims to assist both employers and employees in navigating the requirements and benefits under the new law. Employees are eligible for either unpaid or paid leave if they are under a precautionary or … Read more