As discussed in prior blog posts, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will require covered employers to provide certain levels of paid emergency sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to employees for specified coronavirus-related
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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DOL issues posters and initial guidance on FFCRA paid leave for coronavirus needs; announces April 1 effective date
Yesterday, March 24, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) published a news release and three guidance documents on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). As we explained in our recent post, the…
Save the date: U.S. employment considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Our U.S. employment team continues to stay at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the most recent guidance from government officials, new legislation and regulations, and the problems our clients are facing and practical and legal responses to these…
President signs historic law requiring paid sick leave and paid FMLA leave for coronavirus-related needs
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law on March 18, 2020, the same day that it passed the Senate. Among other emergency measures intended to address the coronavirus pandemic, the FFCRA requires covered employers to…
EEOC releases guidance regarding employees, applicants, and COVID-19
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This week, the EEOC twice updated its webpage for “What You Should Know About the ADA, the…
Save the date – Hogan Lovells COVID-19 webinar: Global employment and data privacy considerations
Our global Employment team has actively been assessing global, regional, and local government guidance in response to COVID-19 as well as preparing strategies for how you can best comply with emerging guidance and relevant employment law. We understand that change…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act could mean massive changes for employers nationwide
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), a broad response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 363-40 and is expected to pass in the Senate and be signed into law by…
Doing Business in the United States 2020: Labor and Employment Law
The Labor and Employment Group at Hogan Lovells is proud to have contributed to the 2020 version of the firm’s Doing Business in the United States Guide. The Guide provides a high-level overview of the laws and practices important…
United States coronavirus (COVID-19) update on conducting medical examinations (including temperature checks) of employees in Santa Clara County and three Seattle-area counties
On March 11, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (along with the White House Coronavirus Task Force) issued guidance for the next 30 days for Santa Clara County, CA, and Seattle-King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, WA. This…
Coronavirus in California: State confirms paid leave benefits and protections available to employees
With the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rising in California, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Employment Development Department (EDD) have issued guidance and reminders on use of paid sick leave and other benefits…