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March 18, 2020

The Intersection of COVID-19 and Leave Laws: An FAQ for U.S. Employers

Most employers are familiar with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and relevant state or local paid sick leave laws. But there are other, lesser-known laws potentially implicated amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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March 18, 2020

Puerto Rico Agencies Issue Guidance Clarifying Executive Order on COVID-19 Shutdown and Curfew Measures

Various agencies in Puerto Rico have issued guidance to clarify provisions in the recent Executive Order enacted to facilitate the private and public closings necessary to combat the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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March 18, 2020

Strategies for California Employers to Supplement Employee Wages Through Public Benefits

In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, many businesses will inevitably be forced to reduce employees’ hours and thus their compensation. As a result, employees may be eligible to file for partial unemployment benefits.

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March 18, 2020

The Netherlands: Emergency Fund Bridging Employment Replaces the Working Time Reduction Scheme

A new program in the Netherlands subsidizes wage costs for employers that have seen at least a 20% reduction in revenue due to the coronavirus.

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March 17, 2020

Ontario, Canada Government Intends to Provide Job-protected Leave to Employees During COVID-19 Crisis

The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would immediately provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need to be away from work to care for children due to closures.

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March 17, 2020

Connecticut Department of Labor Issues COVID-19 Guidance

On March 13, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT DOL) issued guidance for workers and employers in the form of a set of frequently asked questions about coronavirus (COVID-19).

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March 17, 2020

FRANCE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Employer FAQs

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are designed to address some of the more common questions that employers with operations in France currently face.

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March 17, 2020

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Non-Essential Business Closures Due to COVID-19

In an afternoon press conference on March 16, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf declared that certain non-essential businesses across Pennsylvania “are to close” for at least 14 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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March 17, 2020

“Shelter in Place” Orders from 7 Bay Area Counties: What Does this Mean for Employers?

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, seven Bay Area counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz—issued “shelter in place” orders.

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March 17, 2020

DOT-FMCSA Issues Federal Emergency Declaration Establishing Limited Reprieve from Driver Safety Regulations for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

On March 13, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration announced and issued a national emergency declaration establishing a limited exemption from driver safety regulatory requirements.

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