The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are designed to address some of the common questions employers are facing as more and more people across the country are affected by COVID-19.
On March 23, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued a News Release announcing the closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of March 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
On March 23, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an Executive Order requiring all individuals to stay home to the maximum extent possible and closing certain retail, childcare and other service-oriented businesses.
On March 23, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 53, which places restrictions on the operation of nonessential retail businesses from 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 through 11:59 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Since the arrival of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Colorado, state and local officials have issued a dizzying array of executive actions in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
The City of Philadelphia launched the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund to assist businesses that are struggling as a result of city- and state-wide mandated business closures.
On March 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Rachel Levine, M.D. issued two stay-at-home Orders affecting residents in seven counties.
On March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order mandating the shutdown of the physical workplace and facilities for non-essential businesses starting at noon on March 24, 2020 and ending on April 7, 2020.
On March 22, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-246, which orders all nonessential retail businesses to close by 8:00 p.m. today, March 23, 2020.
Six Georgia cities have recently passed ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on Title VII-protected categories and others, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
