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May 18, 2020

An Unemployment Insurance Roadmap for New York Employers

During the current COVID-19 crisis, over one million New Yorkers have applied for unemployment insurance (UI) and New York State has paid out over $7 billion in benefits.

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May 18, 2020

House Passes New $3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package with Significant Labor and Employment Provisions, but Future Unclear

On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the “Heath and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions” or “HEROES” Act.

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May 15, 2020

A Temperature Check on Reopening San Diego

With little notice or fanfare, San Diego County updated its emergency health order effective May 10, 2020 to provide additional protections for employees of essential and reopened businesses.

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May 15, 2020

Essential Employers: What Does Connecticut’s Reopening Plan Mean for You?

As some Connecticut businesses prepare to reopen on May 20, how will state “reopening” rules affect the essential businesses that have been operating all along? This is an important question for essential businesses and state regulators alike.

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May 15, 2020

Chicago Rules and Ordinances Address COVID-19 Retaliation, Fair Scheduling Ordinance, and Disclosure Requirements for Third-Party Delivery Services

In the past two weeks, the city of Chicago has undertaken several actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic’s continued effects on the city.

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May 15, 2020

The Netherlands: Doing nothing doesn’t pay, even during Carnival

Recently, the Court of Appeal in Den Bosch ruled on a case involving an employee’s claim for wages three years after she had stopped being called up for work.

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May 14, 2020

Bay Bridge Series: Oakland Enacts COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On May 12, 2020, Oakland joined the list of California localities that have enacted a law requiring supplemental paid sick leave for COVID-19 purposes.

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May 14, 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down COVID-19 Safer-at-Home Order: Considerations for Wisconsin Employers

On May 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled, in a 4-3 decision, that the state’s Safer-at-Home Order is unlawful, invalid, and unenforceable, effective immediately.

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May 14, 2020

Anticipating Business Recovery in France

Prompted by the French government's support measures, companies are favoring a partial resumption of business activities.

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May 14, 2020

COBRA Is Temporarily Social Distancing from Its Election and Payment Deadlines

The IRS and DOL issued guidance on May 4, 2020 that adds a new level complexity to COBRA administration for employer-sponsored plans.

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