Insight
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March 30, 2020

A COVID-19 Roadmap for New York Employers

The U.S. response to the COVID-19 outbreak has included rapid and dramatic changes in local, state and federal employment laws.

Insight
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March 30, 2020

What Government Actions to Address COVID-19 Really Mean For Employers

Congress enacted three bills in three weeks designed to address the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19.

ASAP
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March 30, 2020

State of Alabama Issues Shutdown Order

On March 27, 2020, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris executed a statewide Order suspending certain public gatherings due to the risk of infection by COVID-19.

ASAP
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March 29, 2020

DOL Issues Third Batch of Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&As and Revises Prior Guidance

On March 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its third batch of Q&As (#38-59) concerning the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

ASAP
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March 29, 2020

Oakland County, Michigan Orders Employers of Critical Infrastructure Workers and Essential Employees to Implement Screening and Social Distancing Measures

Under Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order effective March 24, 2020, only essential businesses or operations that employ critical infrastructure workers are allowed to continue in-person operations.

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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.

ASAP
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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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