In the coming days and weeks, many employers will be required (due to various “stay at home” orders) or may… Read More […]
05/07/2020
Tag COVID-19
Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” Plan Provides Guidance for Reopening Businesses
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear laid out the state’s “Healthy at Work” plan to gradually reopen… Read More […]
05/07/2020
Relaxed I-9 FAQs for Employers
Although the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently relaxed I-9 requirements for employers operating remotely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis,… Read More […]
04/29/2020
Virginia Approves Increase to Minimum Wage
On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve Governor Ralph Northam’s proposal to increase the Commonwealth’s minimum… Read More […]
04/28/2020
CDC’s Guidance on Business Reopening
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance to assist non-essential businesses in making decisions regarding reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read More […]
04/22/2020
Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
On April 16, 2020, President Trump announced a plan entitled: “Opening Up America Again.” The plan offers a three-phased approach… Read More […]
04/22/2020
Virginia Enacts Several New Employment Laws
While COVID-19 has been garnering the headlines, Virginia has quietly enacted several new employment-related laws that will redefine employees’ rights… Read More […]
04/17/2020
DC Mayor Extends Stay at Home Order
District of Columbia Mayor, Muriel Bowser, had previously issued a declaration of emergency and “stay at home” order covering District… Read More […]
04/16/2020
Illinois Amends Workers’ Comp System Amid COVID-19
Illinois just made it easier for some categories of employees who contract COVID-19 to be covered by the state workers’… Read More […]
04/16/2020
Avoiding Workplace Injury Lawsuits Due to COVID-19
Employers are starting to be served with wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits alleging an employee’s exposure to COVID-19 at… Read More […]
04/14/2020
DC Expands Temporary Paid Sick Leave, Unemployment
On April 7, 2020, the D.C. Council passed its second emergency COVID-19 relief bill, the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment… Read More […]
04/09/2020
CDC Issues Additional Guidance for Returning Workers
On April 8, 2020 The Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) provided additional guidance for workers returning to work… Read More […]
04/09/2020