Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
Employer Policies
Return to Work: Remaining Open Safely and Effectively
As businesses and many schools resume greater operation after COVID-19, many employers have questions about how to protect their business from...
School Schedules and Leaves
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been updating its Questions and Answers ("Q&A") clarifying the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...
Remote Working – New DOL Rules
On August 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) clarified an employer’s obligation to track employee’s remote, compensable hours, even if...
Mask Requirements
As the hot summer wears on, mask usage has become a challenging issue for most people. This article outlines some key questions and answers...
FFCRA Changes
In a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against the federal Department of Labor (DOL), the State of New York argued that four...
OSHA Reopening Guidelines
On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an agency of the U. S. Department of Labor, issued guidance on reopening...
EEOC Reopening Guidelines
In mid-March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began releasing guidance online regarding issues employers face as a result of...
The New Workplace: Part II – Moving Forward
In Part I of our “New Workplace” series we explored what employers need to do as they transition back to the workplace. With most states beginning...
The New Workplace: Part I – Transitioning Back
As the country begins to look forward to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic, many employers are wondering how their operations will need to...
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