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On July 20, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new questions and answers regarding employer and employee rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new FMLA certification forms that provide employees with the required notices in a new electronic fillable pdf. The new forms will help reduce contact and have also been simplified, making them easier to complete...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that they will extend the Form I-9 completion flexibility rules for another 30 days. The new expiration date for the accommodation is now set to August 19, 2020. This is the third extension due to...

On, Wednesday July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision upheld expanded Religious Exemptions for employer provided contraception under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The expanded rules broadened the scope under which employers may...

Today the Supreme Court expanded the discrimination exemptions afforded to religious institutions. For years, the courts have recognized that religious institutions were immune to normal antidiscrimination laws when it came to hiring and firing...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits mandatory antibody testing before allowing employees to return to the worksite.  However, employers may require a doctor’s note certifying...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a “Guidance on Returning to Work” booklet for businesses. Although largely consistent with prior OSHA guidance, the new booklet does clarify OSHA’s position on common employer concerns,...

Today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a group of cases which formally extends existing protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to employees who are discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity....

On June 3rd, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, the bill was passed by the House on May 28th. The President had previously indicated he would sign the bill and is widely expected to do so. The bill makes several key changes to the...

We’ve received many questions over the past few months from employers who wish to better understand potential liability for COVID-19 infections. While there has been talk of legislation which would provide some degree of protection to businesses, at...

On Friday May 15th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The accompanying instructions provide details on calculating forgivable amounts under the PPP program.A key option...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have released new guidance to assist employers in re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.The guidance takes the form of new checklists which employers may utilize to determine if they are ready to re-open. The...

On July 20, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new questions and answers regarding employer and employee rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new FMLA certification forms that provide employees with the required notices in a new electronic fillable pdf. The new forms will help reduce contact and have also been simplified, making them easier to complete...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that they will extend the Form I-9 completion flexibility rules for another 30 days. The new expiration date for the accommodation is now set to August 19, 2020. This is the third extension due to...

On, Wednesday July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision upheld expanded Religious Exemptions for employer provided contraception under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The expanded rules broadened the scope under which employers may...

Today the Supreme Court expanded the discrimination exemptions afforded to religious institutions. For years, the courts have recognized that religious institutions were immune to normal antidiscrimination laws when it came to hiring and firing...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits mandatory antibody testing before allowing employees to return to the worksite.  However, employers may require a doctor’s note certifying...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a “Guidance on Returning to Work” booklet for businesses. Although largely consistent with prior OSHA guidance, the new booklet does clarify OSHA’s position on common employer concerns,...

Today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a group of cases which formally extends existing protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to employees who are discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity....

On June 3rd, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, the bill was passed by the House on May 28th. The President had previously indicated he would sign the bill and is widely expected to do so. The bill makes several key changes to the...

We’ve received many questions over the past few months from employers who wish to better understand potential liability for COVID-19 infections. While there has been talk of legislation which would provide some degree of protection to businesses, at...

On Friday May 15th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The accompanying instructions provide details on calculating forgivable amounts under the PPP program.A key option...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have released new guidance to assist employers in re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.The guidance takes the form of new checklists which employers may utilize to determine if they are ready to re-open. The...