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March 28, 2020

U.S. DOL Issues Additional Questions and Answers on the FFCRA which Directly Impact Puerto Rico Employers

The DOL’s recent Q&A guidance directly impacts those private-sector employers in Puerto Rico that have closed their worksites in compliance with Executive Order OE-2020-023 issued by Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced on March 14, 2020.

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March 27, 2020

Michigan Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Caregivers of Older Adults

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has issued guidance further tightening the protocols governing in-home caregivers for older adults to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable individuals they serve.

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March 27, 2020

New Jersey Expands Employee Leave Benefits Available in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 25, 2020, Governor Murphy expanded New Jersey’s Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law, Family Leave Act, and the Temporary Disability Benefits Law to protect employees who cannot work due to circumstances caused by COVID-19.

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March 27, 2020

Colorado COVID-19 HELP Rules Expand Covered Industries & Uses

On March 26, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment amended its Health Emergency Leave with Pay (HELP) Rules that require certain employers to provide employees up to four paid sick leave days for a covered COVID-19 reason.

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March 27, 2020

New York City Commission on Human Rights Proposes Rules Addressing Exceptions to Prohibition on Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

On March 10, 2020, the NYC Commission on Human Rights proposed rules addressing exceptions recognized under the city’s ordinance generally prohibiting pre-employment testing for marijuana and THC.

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March 27, 2020

Second Set of DOL FAQs Provide More Clarity on Upcoming Federal Paid Sick and Family Leave Obligations

On March 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released additional FAQs that further explain employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

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March 26, 2020

A COVID-19 Guide for Employers in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia)

Employers of all sizes are facing unforeseen challenges because of the ongoing public health pandemic resulting from the spread of COVID-19. This Insight discusses how the governments in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are responding.

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March 26, 2020

Canada: Guidance Issued on Travel Restrictions, including for Foreign Work Permit Holders

The Government of Canada has issued program delivery instructions, advising how foreigners with authorization to work in Canada may enter the country.

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March 26, 2020

Considerations for Employers in Puerto Rico Monitoring Employees’ Body Temperatures

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources issued guidance that specifically allows employers to take an employee’s body temperature provided they secure the individual’s express consent.

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March 26, 2020

Senate Passes CARES Act with Relief for Businesses and Additional Unemployment Benefits

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) in the late hours of March 25, 2020.

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