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March 15, 2020

A COVID-19 Guide for Oregon Employers

This article will not revisit the basics of the virus or macro issues that arise as a result. Rather, it will focus on issues specific to Oregon employers.

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March 15, 2020

Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources Issues Guidance on COVID-19

On March 13, 2020, Puerto Rico’s Department of Labor and Human Resources’ Secretary, Hon. Briseida Torres Reyes, issued Opinion 2020-01 discussing statutory rights and other applicable measures in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.

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March 14, 2020

House Passes COVID-19 Response Legislation Including Numerous Paid Leave, Unemployment Provisions

In the early hours of March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation in response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) across the United States.

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March 13, 2020

New FAQs Clarify Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules

New FAQs clarify requirements under the Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay Rules, which require certain employers to provide paid sick leave for employees with flu-like symptoms who are being tested for COVID-19.

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March 13, 2020

Belgium: How to deal with the partial lockdown until 3 April 2020?

On 12 March, the Belgian government imposed additional social distancing measures to limit further outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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March 13, 2020

CANADA: 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 Canada currently face.

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March 13, 2020

ITALY: 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 Italy currently face.

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March 13, 2020

IRS Issues High Deductible Health Plan Guidance Related to COVID-19

The IRS has issued Notice 2020-15, allowing HSA-compatible high deductible health plans to provide coverage for testing and treatment of COVID-19-related services without an annual deductible requirement or with a lower annual deductible.

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March 12, 2020

JAPAN: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Employer FAQs

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Japanese government is considering a new law to enable the government to declare a state of emergency, cancel public events, and instruct people to stay indoors.

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March 12, 2020

Administration Issues Third Round of COVID-19-Related Travel Restrictions

On March 11, 2020, the president signed a proclamation that implements additional travel restrictions for any foreign nationals who have been present in certain European countries within 14 days of arrival in the United States.

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