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PER Human Resources – May 2020

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FFCRA Leave for School Closures and Child Care – What Do You Mean THAT Employee Gets It?!

Which of these employees are entitled to take Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave to care for their child?

A 3rd shift employee who is home during school hours.
An employee who requests leave to care for his grilfriend’s child.
An employee working from home with a 17-year old.
An employee whose child is a disabled adult.

Answer: All of them!

Read on to understand the nuances of FFCRA leave for school closures and child care so you don’t end up getting investigated by the US Department of Labor.*

(*These incidents are based on real cases. Names and other details have been changed.)

FFCRA Leave for School Closures Even During Summer Break? YES!

Are employees entitled to FFCRA leave to care for a child whose school is closed even during summer break when school would not be in session?

FEDERAL UPDATES

Returning Employees to Work

CDC Adds 6 More COVID-19 Symptoms to Watch For

EEOC: Employers Can Administer COVID-19 Test to Employees

Employer Obligations Surrounding Face Masks/Coverings in the Workplace

FFCRA Handbook Policies and Leave Request Forms

Updated: FFCRA Documentation to Support Leave and Obtain Tax Credits ce

STATE UPDATES
California
California Mandates COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers

Connecticut:
Employer Extension for Connecticut Sexual Harassment Training

New Jersey:
Amendments to New Jersey’s Mini-WARN Act Provides Much Needed Relief to Employer’s Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Pennsylvania:
Termination in Pennsylvania New Employee Notice Requirements and EMPLOYER Relief

This information is provided by ePlace Solutions, Inc. which is solely responsible for its content. ePlace Solutions, Inc. is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services. Federal and state laws are more complex than presented here. This information is simplified for the sake of brevity and is not a substitute for legal advice. ePlace Solutions, Inc. disclaims any liability, loss or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this information.

PER Human Resources – April 2020

COVID-19: A Message to Our Members

We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and changes to state and federal law affecting your obligations as an employer. The rapidly changing situation has caused much uncertainty for your business and many of you have had to furlough or layoff your workforce for a yet-to-be determined period. Our hearts go out to all affected as we continue to see the number of infections rise across the county and businesses having to make tough decisions about their operations. While these are uncertain times, you can be certain of our unwavering commitment to provide you the best risk management services you have come to rely on and trust.

We remain available to assist you with questions regarding:

New state and federal paid sick leave and family leave laws recently passed
What you can ask employees about COVID-19 symptoms or their potential exposure
Whether you can take employees’ temperatures or send sick employeesâ€™ home
Your obligations when furloughing/laying off employees
Any other HR-related questions

We are here to support you and your business

The New Federal Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA Leave in Practice

As you are aware from our Compliance Alert emails the last two weeks, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) all employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide employees with 10 days of paid sick leave and 12 weeks of expanded FMLA leave with 10 of those weeks paid.

Examples of FFCRA in Action

Federal/All States
COVID-19 and OSHA: Exposure in the Workplace

DOL Issues Guidance Clarifying Questions About FFCRA

DOL Non-Enforcement Period For FFCRA

EEOC Guidance For Navigating the ADA During the COVID-19 Pandemic

FFCRA Documentation to Support Leave and Obtain Tax Credit

FFCRA Model Notice to Employees

FFCRA Small Business Exemption

UPDATED: Compliance Alert: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

UPDATED: COVID-19: Taking Employee Temperatures

PER Human Resources – March 2020

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Retaliation: Recognizing A Hidden Threat in The Workplace

Retaliation claims are the “sleeper cells” of employment litigation. Camouflaged as an innocuous act, the retaliation claim typically remains dormant until activated by another, more egregious act. Are you able to successfully identify potential retaliation claims in your workplace? Consider the following. . .*

(*These incidents are based on real cases. Names and other details have been changed.)

Bickering Managers + Sexual Harassment Complaint = 1 HR Headache

You have two management level employees who are constantly arguing. It is no secret they would each like to see the other fired. You heard a rumor they almost went to blows about a scheduling issue and their screaming match was witnessed by other employees and customers. Before you get a chance to talk to them. . .

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FEDERAL UPDATES
DOL Issues Final Rule on Joint Employers

The Coronavirus and the Workplace

STATE UPDATES
California
California Employers: Make Sure Your Wage Statements Have Your Legal Name

California Required to Pay Employees for Time Spent Undergoing Security Checks

Colorado:
Colorado Issues New Wage Order 36

New Jersey:
Final Regulations for New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law

New Jersey Gives Job Protection to Organ and Bone Marrow Donors

New Jersey’s New Wage Statement Requirement

New Jersey WARN Law Greatly Expanded

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