Labor Law Updates

As employers grapple with the realities of COVID-19 — and its impact on their day-to-day operations and employee management — it’s important to keep any eye on state-specific COVID-19 leave laws. At the federal level, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to provide ...

The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in extensive new legislation impacting employers of all sizes. In addition to understanding how these laws impact your business, you’re now responsible for communicating pertinent information to employees. Employee handouts for COVID-19 are necessary under a handful of circumstances, such as requesting sick leave or filing an unemployment claim.

In states, counties and cities across the nation, paid sick leave laws are a growing trend. As this area of employment law expands, employers need to understand how their business is affected, and which postings and notifications are necessary to maintain compliance.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. In this article, our in-house senior labor law attorney answers pressing questions about how this law impacts employers.

Many employers are confused about how to handle various employment management issues due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. These five essential considerations will help you remain compliant during the coronavirus and avoid a legal misstep.