On March 24th, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published summaries of employee rights and employer obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on the DOL’s COVID-19 and the Workplace website. Also available on the site under
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ODOT Releases “Statement Regarding COVID-19 Response” to Provide Guidance for Contractors
On March 24, the Ohio Department of Transportation released a “Statement Regarding COVID-19 Response” in an attempt to provide guidance for contractors working on ODOT projects. A copy of the Statement is available here. The major takeaway from the Statement…
DHS Announces Flexibility in I-9 Compliance Requirements Due to COVID-19
By Hahn Loeser
On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced flexibility in the requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).
In certain situations, DHS will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Form I-9 under Section…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Breaking Down Both Types of Leave
By Hahn Loeser
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act”). The Act creates two new types of leave for employees, each with different requirements. To help employers administer these new types of leave, the attached…
State Public Construction Work to Continue
As of Thursday, March 19, 2020, Ohio State agencies are reporting that construction projects will continue, despite the Coronavirus. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) directed office staff, who are able, to work remote, but confirmed to me personally on…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law
By Hahn Loeser
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, addressing many topics related to COVID-19 Disease 2019, including amendments to the Family Medical Leave Act and creation of national emergency paid sick leave.
We invite you…
COVID-19 Employment Challenges
By Hahn Loeser
COVID-19 Employment Challenges With the COVID-19 outbreak, employers are facing many questions related to managing their workforces, protecting their employees, and navigating the effect of government efforts to contain the spread of the virus. This situation evolves daily, and employers’…
IRS Delays Tax Payment Deadline by 90 Days for Most Individuals and Businesses
UPDATE: An IRS notice published on March 18, 2020, clarified several aspects of the 90-day tax deferral announced one day earlier by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Governor DeWine Suggests That Employers Take Employees’ Temperatures Daily
By Hahn Loeser
In his March 18 afternoon press briefing, Governor DeWine advised Ohio employers to take the temperatures of all employees every day and went so far as to say that if employers do not do this, the next step will be…
Join Hahn Loeser for a Construction Industry COVID-19 Update – Thursday, March 19, 12 noon via Webex
By Hahn Loeser
During this 30-minute phone conference, Hahn Loeser’s Construction Team will discuss:
- project delay issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic (and documentation best practices)
- employee retention and staffing issues
Hahn Loeser partners Aaron Evenchik, Andy Natale and associate Greg Thompson…