On August 3, a U.S. District Judge ruled against various DOL regulations that implemented leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The State of New York brought suit against the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the mandate that an...

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), businesses with less than 500 employees are required to provide sick and family leave to individuals that qualify under the act. The requirement was clear, however, the tax requirements for reporting were not,...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) has issued recommendations aimed at developing testing plans for employers in non-healthcare workplaces. The CDC has also released guidance for healthcare personnel. Both guidance documents are...

On July 21, 2020, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a news release regarding fines assessed on three Ohio nursing homes for violating respiratory protections standards. All three nursing homes were owned by the same...

On July 20, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new questions and answers regarding employer and employee rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new FMLA certification forms that provide employees with the required notices in a new electronic fillable pdf. The new forms will help reduce contact and have also been simplified, making them easier to complete...