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June 4, 2020

Virginia Prepares to Enter “Phase Two” of its Reopening Plan

On June 2, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 65 and Order of Public Health Emergency Six, which is set to take effect at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020.

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June 4, 2020

Puerto Rico Enacts Law Designating COVID-19 as a Work-Related Condition for Workers’ Compensation Purposes

On June 1, 2020, Puerto Rico amended its Workers' Accident Compensation Act to extend workers’ compensation insurance coverage to certain employees who get infected with COVID-19 while performing their duties.

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June 4, 2020

Congress Approves Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed by voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010).

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June 4, 2020

Michigan Moves to Stage 4 of the Safe State Plan, Setting the Stage for Most Businesses to Reopen

On June 1, 2020, Michigan Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order moving the entire state of Michigan to Stage 4 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan and setting the stage for most businesses to resume operations.

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June 4, 2020

Ontario, Canada: COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool Recently Updated

On May 27, 2020, Ontario updated its COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool (Tool), which was originally launched in March 2020.

Podcast
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June 3, 2020

COVID and Contractors – New Leave Laws Impact Worker Classification

A discussion of new paid sick leave laws and long-term impacts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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June 3, 2020

Washington, D.C. Activates its Reopening Plan, While Maryland Permits Additional Activities Under its Roadmap to Recovery

Last week, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser moved DC to Phase One of its plan for reopening following COVID-19 closures. Likewise, as of June 1, 2020, all jurisdictions in Maryland have entered the first stage of the state’s reopening plan.

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June 3, 2020

Temporary Worker FFCRA Leave Rights and Joint Employer Challenges

The tsunami of new employment laws and regulations in the last two months has challenged employers and human resources professionals, created a host of new employee rights, and caused many bouts of compliance head-scratching.

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June 2, 2020

Are You Ready to Reopen Your Office Building? CDC Says Not So Fast!

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a roadmap of critical tasks for employers ready to get their staff back in the office.

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June 2, 2020

Administration Implements New Entry Restrictions on Chinese Students and Researchers Affiliated with China’s “Military-Civil Fusion Strategy”

On May 29, 2020, the White House issued a new proclamation on the admission of certain nonimmigrant students and researchers from the People’s Republic of China.

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