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How to File for Unemployment Insurance in Washington D.C. During COVID-19 How to File for Unemployment Insurance in Washington D.C. During COVID-19 Filing for Unemployment in DC: What you need to know Due to the quarantine imposed because of the spread of COVID-19, unemployment filings throughout the United States have skyrocketed. Since March 15 there […]

Fired for Talking About Coronavirus Working Conditions: Why Your Employer (Probably) Can’t Do That Fired for Talking About Coronavirus Working Conditions: Why Your Employer (Probably) Can’t Do That   By now, the shortage of N95 and surgical masks, as well as other forms of protective gear, isn’t news to anyone. It’s no longer shocking that

I’ve Been Furloughed. Now What? I’ve Been Furloughed. Now What? By yanlev   COVID-19 continues to dramatically impact the United States and, with the end of this crisis still distant, many companies are taking significant action to save costs and keep their doors open. Over the course of the past few weeks hundreds of thousands

Virginia Workplace Discrimination Lawyer The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Does For Employees Who Need Paid Sick Leave By Scott McGill In the early morning hours of March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) with a largely bipartisan vote of 363-40. Given the clear support

Can Employers Require You to Wear (or Take Off) a Mask at Work? By candy1812   Can an Employer Require You to Wear a Mask at Work? Yes, in the vast majority of situations. Most private employers are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and the regulations derived from this law.

Why The Coronavirus Is Primed To Hit American Workers Hard And Why That Could Lead To Positive Changes Why The Coronavirus Is Primed To Hit American Workers Hard And Why That Could Lead To Positive Changes   By Terovesalainen There are reports of more and more confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United

Coronavirus Employment Law FAQ ​ Coronavirus Employment Law FAQ   SARS-CoV-2, known commonly as the coronavirus, has ushered in a decidedly historic period of upheaval for the United States and the world at large. Virtually everyone’s careers are being impacted by this pandemic, and countless questions have arisen surrounding the intersection between COVID-19 and the

Can Employees Refuse To Travel Out Of Fear Of Contracting The Coronavirus? What You Need To Know Can Employees Refuse To Travel Out Of Fear Of Contracting The Coronavirus? What You Need To Know   By Maridav Now officially called COVID-19, the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide and has been reported in many countries in

How Do Severance Agreements Work? How Do Severance Agreements Work?   Want a free copy of the sample Severance Agreement Tom uses in the video? Get yours here! As noted in the video, this educational material is not intended as legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship with our firm. If you

By Fokussiert The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak continues to spread with an ever-increasing number of deaths and infected individuals. With the ease in which it spreads, authorities have imposed quarantines, such as on a cruise ship. But what happens if you have to miss work as a result of quarantine? Quarantines: