Employment Law News
As Texas and several other states begin to loosen up physical distancing guidelines and “open up for business” this week, employers and business owners will be facing a variety of difficult issues with their employees and their business. These legal and business concerns must be addressed while trying to return to a productive and profitable venture in the midst of an especially challenging economic environment.
Read MoreThe Department of Labor (DOL) issued additional guidance at the end of last week, and a new law, known as the Coronavirus Aid and Relief for Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday afternoon. These new developments provide additional considerations as small businesses seek to make the optimal calls on their personnel and financial decisions.
Read MoreMany of the details about the practical workings of the new law are still unclear. Recent communications from relevant agencies do provide us with important insights about what employers will need to do. Here are a few highlights.
Read MoreLast week, Congress passed the final version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA), which created two new forms of leave based on conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and (2) leave under the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) (sometimes also called Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)).
Here are some highlights of the new leaves provided by the FFRCA
Read MoreThough trying to navigate all of the workplace issues stemming from COVID-19 can feel daunting, it is important to remember that doing your best during these unprecedented circumstances will go a long way in demonstrating leadership and maintaining the good faith of your employees. You are all in this together.
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