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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
On March 11, 2020, District of Columbia (D.C.) Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. D.C. employers began laying off employees almost immediately, with service, retail, and hospitality workers being especially hard hit. The D.C. Council enacted generous provisions within B23-0718 –
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