Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
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Gig Economy in California Retains Status Quo
In the elections held last Tuesday, an important item was on the ballot in California – whether or not to classify ridesharing drivers, like those...
Return to Work: Remaining Open Safely and Effectively
As businesses and many schools resume greater operation after COVID-19, many employers have questions about how to protect their business from...
School Schedules and Leaves
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been updating its Questions and Answers ("Q&A") clarifying the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...
EEOC Updates – Return to Work Issues
On September 8, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published updated guidance for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic....
Remote Working – New DOL Rules
On August 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) clarified an employer’s obligation to track employee’s remote, compensable hours, even if...
Mask Requirements
As the hot summer wears on, mask usage has become a challenging issue for most people. This article outlines some key questions and answers...
FFCRA Changes
In a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against the federal Department of Labor (DOL), the State of New York argued that four...
FMLA – New Forms
The U.S. Department of Labor has released new Family Medical Leave Act forms that are designed to simplify the process for employers. Many of the...
Department of Labor COVID-19 Question and Answers
This week the U.S. Department of Labor issued questions and answers on key laws that affect employers and employees alike. The purpose of these...