A recently enacted New York law provides for job protected paid sick and unpaid leave, as well as an expansion […]
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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 […]
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 […]
California Suspends Cal-WARN Act Notification Requirements
On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order that provides some relief during the time that California […]
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 […]