On Friday June 26, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued clarification guidance regarding the availability of Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave. Specifically, the DOL stated that FFCRA leave is equally available for summer camps, summer enrichment programs or
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide, published by Hogan Lovells, focuses on legal issues affecting employers, including workplace health and safety regulations, employment policies, and compliance with labor laws. The blog covers topics such as COVID-19 workplace protocols, remote work legal implications across different jurisdictions, employee benefits like vacation pay, and state-specific employment law updates. It provides guidance on employer obligations under various statutes and regulations, addressing practical concerns like tax implications of remote work, workplace safety standards, and employee rights. The content is aimed at helping employers navigate evolving legal requirements and manage workforce-related risks effectively.
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OSHA issues return-to-work guidance for non-essential businesses
On Thursday, June 18, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a pamphlet with “guidance to assist employers and workers in safely returning to work and reopening businesses deemed by local authorities as ‘non-essential businesses’ during the evolving [COVID-19]…
Are you ready for D.C. paid family/medical leave on July 1? Questions & Answers for employers, including benefits coordination
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat”: COVID-19 reopening protocols require Hollywood to adopt significant changes to production
Hollywood got the greenlight to resume film and television productions from Los Angeles County Public Health officials last week. But art – like life – in a COVID-19 world could look very different under the detailed new safety regulations promulgated…
EEOC states that requiring antibody tests prior to entry to the workplace is unlawful
As employers across the country are implementing return to work procedures and are gradually opening up their workspaces, many employers were left with unanswered questions regarding what testing they may conduct prior to permitting entry into the workplace. The EEOC…
CDC releases new guidance on considerations for events and gatherings
The CDC recently released new guidance on considerations for events and gatherings. The scope of the guidance is broad, covering any planned or spontaneous event, even those with only small numbers of people. CDC has reminded event-holders that the…
EEOC updates COVID-19 Q&A
Yesterday the EEOC updated its Q&As for “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws”. Here are some highlights:…
Major changes coming to Virginia employment laws on July 1, 2020; prepare now with this employer checklist
Virginia has substantially rewritten its employment laws to provide a number of new protections and rights to employees in the areas of employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, non-compete agreements, independent contractor classification, wage payment, and more. Most of these laws take…
Employers need to consider whether they must compensate employees for mandatory COVID-19 testing
As cities and states around the United States are gearing to reopen facilities, employers are tasked with the daunting responsibility of ensuring that their workspaces are safe. As we previously posted, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued…
Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order grants commercial building owners and retail store owners the ability to conduct temperature screenings
As New York enters a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and New York businesses are beginning to reopen, New York is taking steps and providing tools to employers in an attempt to mitigate further spread of COVID-19.…