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Employment Law Worldview
US Department of Homeland Security to Permit Flexibility Relating to I-9 Compliance for Hiring of Remote Employees
On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in relation…
Zero Blog
Do More with Mobile: How iPhones and iPads Can Help Lawyers Be More Productive When Working from Home
By Zero Team
Have you suddenly become one of the millions of professionals around the world forced into full-time working from home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? This post has been…
The IP Edge
Coronavirus and Small Business Law: Bring Your Own Device Solutions
The Coronavirus and Small Business Law Series This blog post series provides key legal strategies, practices, and policies to help you secure your business success during the Coronavirus pandemic. With…
Employment Law Watch
DHS responds to COVID-19 by allowing exceptions to Form I-9 compliance for remote new hires
Employers seeking to continue business operations while also abiding by CDC guidance and other health and safety directives to curb COVID-19 exposure have been struggling with how to adhere to…
Carmody @ Work
Executive Order 7H
By All Authors
Last night, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7H which requires all non-essential businesses to reduce their in-person workforce by 100% on or before 8pm on Monday, March 23, 2020 through April 22,…
Employment Law Perspectives
As Coronavirus Spreads, Governor Lamont Shutters Non-Essential Connecticut Workplaces
By Patricia E. Reilly, Salvatore G. Gangemi
On Friday, March 20, Governor Lamont issued an executive order requiring non-essential workers to stay home. All workplaces have been ordered to utilize telecommuting, where possible. Executive Order 7H represents…
Smokeball Blog
Maintaining control and accountability over a decentralized office
By Alex Bodkin
Once law firms are set up to work remotely with communication and case management software, their next thought should be how to make sure everyone in the firm is remaining…
Coronavirus Immigration Blog
DHS Allows Flexibility in Complying with I-9 Rules – March 20, 2020
By Greg Siskind
DHS is temporarily allowing employers to remotely inspect identity and work authorization documents when completing the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on March…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Friday Coronavirus Recap: Nonessential Business Order
The news late Friday was not unexpected. The Governor is shutting down the offices of non-essential businesses including non-profits. But if I had told you two weeks ago that Connecticut…
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Employees Telecommuting During Public Health Crisis May Be Entitled to Expense Reimbursement
In an effort to slow the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), many employers around the country are encouraging—if not requiring—their employees to work remotely. Although telecommuting during a…