Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-246 on Sunday, March 22nd, requiring the closure of all “in-person retail businesses that are […]
Category HR Announcements
Virginia Governor Announces More COVID-19 Restrictions
March 23rd, Virginia Governor Northam announced further COVID-19 restrictions that will affect Virginia businesses and residents: All Virginia schools will […]
New York COVID-19 Paid Leave Options
A recently enacted New York law provides for job protected paid sick and unpaid leave, as well as an expansion […]
DC Expands DCFMLA and Unemployment Benefits
On March 17th, the DC City Council passed and Mayor Bowser signed the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act (the “Act”). Among other […]
COVID-19 Q & A for Oregon Employers
The Oregon Governor recently announced that she is banning seated dining at the state’s bars and restaurants and prohibiting gatherings of more than 25 people. […]
Nevada Governor Adopts the “Stay Home for Nevada” Mantra
On March 18th Governor Steve Sisolak adopted the mantra “Stay Home for Nevada,” and announced enhanced COVID-19 Risk Mitigation measures. […]
California Issues Stay-At-Home Order, With Some Exceptions
California’s Governor Newsom recently issued Executive Order N-33-20, requiring all Californians – except for those falling within a listed exception — to […]
Maryland Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
March 23rd, Governor Larry Hogan has issued an order closing all non-essential businesses throughout the state of Maryland in an […]
NJ Expands Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions
On March 21st New Jersey Governor Murphy issued two executive orders, both of which went into effect at 9 p.m. […]
North Carolina Governor Expands COVID-19 Benefits & Restrictions
On March 19, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 118 in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus […]
Pennsylvania Closes Non-Life Sustaining Businesses
On Friday, March 20th, Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations until […]
Colorado Emergency Rule Sick Leave Requirements
Many Colorado employers will need to immediately provide paid sick leave to certain workers in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus […]