On March 24, 2020, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns at Work”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Workforce Restrictions Working from Home Unpaid and Paid Leave FMLA/Disability … Read more
On March 18, 2020, New York enacted a new law providing job-protected leave and compensation to any employee in New York State who is under a precautionary or mandatory order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. The law provides varying benefits based on several characteristics of the employer. In addition to the statutory terms … Read more
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This legislation includes an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act, along with corresponding tax credits. These provisions give some employees the right to up to 12 weeks of paid leave related … Read more