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COVID-19 Information Employers Need To Know

COVID-19 Information Employers Need To Know

6 years, 28 days ago

Covid 19 Information Employers: Key Insights for Workers’ Comp Success

Understanding covid 19 information employers is essential for anyone navigating workers’ compensation. Whether you are an employer managing premium costs or an insurance agent serving clients, mastering covid 19 information employers gives you a decisive advantage—helping you avoid costly mistakes and deliver better outcomes in the workers’ comp system.

UPDATE 3/30/20:


Federal Law Alert
COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves

On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the effective date of the leaves available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will be April 1, 2020.

Based on the language in the bill, the effective date was widely believed to be April 2.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements


Questions and Answers
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers

COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers

OVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answerss


Posters

Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions


Field Assistance Bulletin
Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-1: Temporary Non-Enforcement Period Applicable to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)



We are still waiting on regulations from the DOL to answer many questions about how these leaves will be administered and how they will interact with other leaves.


Held on 3/23/20, attorney Don Phin walks through the challenges facing employers relating to the initial COVID-19 recovery legislation.


“Recorded 3/29/20, Don updates us on the most recent understandings of these new laws.”



The Legalities of a Tough Situation: Covid-19 – with Don Phin, Esq. from Don Phin on Vimeo.

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