Monthly Archives: March 2020

Update: Families First Coronavirus Act

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Amanda Marie Baer

The Department of Labor issued new guidance over the weekend regarding the Families First Act, including important definitions and clarifications.  I broke down the new guidance into the overall framework of the new EFMLA and EPSLA in this recorded webinar. … Continue reading →

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Department of Homeland Security Relaxes Standards for Verifying Work Authorization

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Bob Kilroy

  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has relaxed its standards requiring in-person review of work authorization documents required to complete the I-9 form. Specifically, if an employer has no employees physically present at a … Continue reading →

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Congress Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Brian Casaceli

On March 18, 2020, Congress passed a bill entitled “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “Act”) aimed at alleviating several major burdens families are currently facing as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Act, which goes into effect on … Continue reading →

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Executive Order Loosens Open Meeting Law Requirements During Coronavirus Emergency

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Marc Terry

Governor Baker signed an Executive Order relieving government boards and committees from compliance with certain Open Meeting Law requirements during the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. The Order gives public bodies greater leeway to hold closed-door and remote meetings, so that government agencies … Continue reading →

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The Coronavirus and Its Impact on the Workplace

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Brian Casaceli

With cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) significantly on the rise, the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, and Governor Baker recently declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth, employers should be prepared to address a number … Continue reading →

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