Free Webinar: Coronavirus – Next Steps for Employers
Employers have made significant adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the new, but hopefully temporary, realities in the workplace. As Ohio moves towards easing the stay at home order and other pandemic related restrictions, employers must think about how they can get their workforce back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. Employers need to consider short-term and long-term plans for their workforce to deal with these unprecedented issues. This webinar will address legal and practical issues for employers as stay at home restrictions are eased and employees return to work.
CCAO – Layoffs and Furloughs Under Civil Service Law Webinar
Marc Fishel will be the presenter for the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) Layoffs and Furloughs Under Civil Service Law webinar on April 17 at 1 p.m. Counties and other public employers are facing revenue uncertainty as a result of the economic downturn from the Coronavirus. For most public employers, personnel costs comprise a substantial portion of expenditures. As a result, employers may need to consider temporary furloughs or other personnel measures as a means to reduce expenditures. In addition, some departments may be experiencing a reduction in the workload during the pandemic. This webinar will summarize civil service laws governing layoffs and furloughs and provide an update on other employment law issues arising from the coronavirus.
Department of Labor Issues Rules for Coronavirus Leave Law
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) posted a temporary rule containing regulations pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Like the FFCRA, the rules went into effect as of April 1st and will remain effective through December 31, 2020, although they could be slightly modified when the final rule is released. The regulations provide direction as to the administration of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), both parts of the FFCRA. This article discusses some aspects of those regulations that may help employers administer FFCRA leave. Paid Leave Entitlements Many are already aware of the six reasons for which employees can take leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) entitlements created by the FFCRA. The regulations issued April 1st provide further clarification [...]
DOL Announces 30-Day Temporary Period of Non-Enforcement for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 24, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will observe a “temporary period of non-enforcement” after the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) goes into effect on April 1, 2020. This period will begin March 18 and continue through April 17, 2020. The DOL will not bring enforcement actions against any public or private employer for violations of the Act occurring within this 30-day period provided that the employer has made reasonable, good faith efforts to comply with the Act. An employer acts “reasonably” and “in good faith” when the employer (i) remedies any violations, including making all affected employees whole as soon as practicable, (ii) does not violate the act willfully, and (iii) sends the DOL a written commitment of future compliance with the Act. If the employer does not act reasonably or in good faith, [...]
Free Webinar: Coronavirus – Latest Updates on State and Federal Law – March 31 at 11:00 a.m.
FDAR Partners Marc Fishel and David Riepenhoff will offer a Coronavirus update with the latest information employers need to know. Please join us on Tuesday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. for this free Webinar. To register, simply