Yesterday, a U.S. District Judge enjoined enforcement of the Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. The law, effective August 1, 2019, was scheduled to start being enforced by the City of Dallas on April 1, 2020. Dallas’s law, similar to laws
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CARES Act Establishes Low Interest/Forgivable Loans For Small Businesses to Weather the COVID-19 Crisis
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act appropriated $2 Trillion to preserve and stimulate the U.S. economy during the Coronavirus crisis. In addition to important economic…
DOL Publishes Additional Guidance on Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA Leave
On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published a Field Assistance Bulletin and additional answers to what it anticipates are Frequently Asked Questions about the FFCRA’ s posting obligations.
The Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-1 announced that the…
Record 3.283 Million New Unemployment Claims; Texas Waives Waiting Period and Job Search Requirements for Unemployment
This morning the government reported a record number of new unemployment benefit claims: 3.283 Million new claims. Meanwhile, based on directive from Governor Abbott last week, the Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Division is waiving the seven day waiting period for…
DOL Publishes Model FFCRA Notices
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides emergency paid leave and expanded FMLA rights to employees of small and mid-sized employers requires covered employer to post notice of rights and responsibilities under the Act in the workplace. The U.S.…
FFCRA Effective April 1, 2020 Rather than April 2, 2020 (Not an April Fool’s Joke)
When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed, it was to take effect within 15 days of March 18, 2020. Most assumed that the Act, thus, was effective on April 2, 2020. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced…
DOL Publishes FAQ on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. Department of Labor published Questions and Answers on the soon-to-be effective Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. The new guidance offers guidance on some important questions such as:
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[Breaking] City of Fort Worth Issues Disaster Declaration Closing all Non-essential Businesses for COVID-19
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. March 21, 2020, the City of Fort Worth has amended is Emergency Disaster Declaration closing all non-essential businesses.
Non-Essential Businesses Closed by the Emergency Declaration
The following are identified as non-essential businesses: bars, lounges, taverns, commercial…
Federal Government Requires Small and Mid-Size Employees Provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Paid FMLA Leave for Public Health Emergencies
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Corona Virus Response Act. The Families First Act requires small and midsized employers to provide paid sick leave benefits and expanded FMLA leave to employees needing time away from work…
EEOC Updates ADA Pandemic Guidance for COVID-19
The EEOC updated its employer guidance for handling common employment issues that arise during pandemics to specifically address issues related to COVID-19. The new guidance provide useful answers to many frequently asked questions employers have during this difficult time including:…