On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order that provides some relief during the time that California […]
Category HR Announcements
Federal Government Passes COVID-19/Coronavirus Relief Package
Yesterday, March 18th, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act — an economic […]
Washington State Update Regarding COVID 19 Coronavirus
Washington state has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19/coronavirus. On March 16, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a promised Proclamation […]
Virginia Governor Further Locks Down Virginia
At a press conference on Tuesday morning, March 17th, Virginia Governor Northam announced further measures designed to help residents and […]
OSHA Recording and Reporting Cases of COVID-19
Are COVID-19 cases recordable under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 Logs or do employers need to report […]
COVID-19 Impact on Employers with Federal Government Contracts
Coronavirus or “COVID-19” is spreading in the US at a rapid pace. As of Monday, March 16, 2020, there were […]
House Passes Coronavirus Relief Legislation
On Saturday, March 14th, The House of Representatives passed emergency legislation (after consultations with the White House) to address the […]
IRS Announces HDHP’s Can Cover COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Costs
On March 11, 2020, the IRS announced that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can pay for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) related […]
Coronavirus Survival Protocol
Washing your hands, avoiding unnecessary travel and being cognizant of symptoms are some of the most effective ways to ward […]
Bag Time May Be Compensable in California
In California, employees in most industries must be paid for the time they are subject to the control of their […]
DOL Announces Final Rule on What Qualifies as Compensation
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced what qualififies as compensation. This is the first significant update to the regulations governing […]
Colorado Wage & Hour Changes
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently adopted the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #36 (COMPS Order). This […]