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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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March 17, 2020

A COVID-19 Guide for Rhode Island Employers

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has implications specific to Rhode Island employers. On March 16, 2020, Governor Raimondo issued a directive that restaurants and similar businesses remain closed for eat-in dining.

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March 17, 2020

COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Tips for Employers

A discussion of steps construction industry employers can take to cope with the operational challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 16, 2020

Congress Makes Significant Changes to Proposed FMLA and Sick Leave Requirements in COVID-19 Bill

On March 16, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled legislation revisiting the sweeping COVID-19 response bill it passed only days earlier.

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