Tag Archives: COVID-19

Update: Families First Coronavirus Act

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

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

  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

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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The Coronavirus and Its Impact on the Workplace

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

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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