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March 20, 2020

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COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave is Now Law

On March 18th, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” or “Act,” which is legislation aimed to offer temporary emergency paid sick leave relief to employees affected by the COVID-19 virus. Qualifying Conditions Employees who work for the government or for a company with fewer than 500 employees, regardless of length of tenure, are eligib...

March 17, 2020

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UPDATED: Key Links for Employers During the Coronavirus Health Crisis

Last Updated on 3/30/2020 As employers throughout the U.S. struggle to maintain their businesses, keep workers safe, and transition some employees to work-from-home arrangements in light of the coronavirus pandemic, various federal government agencies have posted useful resources to answer questions and provide essential guidance about relevant workplace laws and regulations. From the U.S...

March 10, 2020

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Revised Form I-9 Implementation Deadline is 4/30/2020

Employers who haven't yet started using the latest version of the Form I-9 for new hires have until April 30th, 2020, to incorporate the revised form into their hiring process. Back on January 31st, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Division (USCIS) published a Form I-9 Federal Register notice announcing a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verificatio...

February 27, 2020

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CDC Releases Interim Guidance for Employers on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

On February 26th, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) launched new interim resources to help employers prepare for and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The new guidance addresses recommended best practices for preventing the spread of illness in the workplace and planning for how to address any known or suspected cases among employees. The agency's re...

February 3, 2020

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Final Rule on Joint Employer Status Takes Effect on March 16th, 2020

On January 20th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that interprets joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule provides updated guidance for determining joint employer status when an employee performs work for his or her employer that simultaneously benefits another individual or entity, including guidance on the identification...

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