By Kurt Rose and Karen Charlson, Littler law firm. In yet another significant move, on April 8, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published additional guidance for employers regarding safety practices for “critical infrastructure workers”...
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Model Policies and Forms for the New Emergency Paid Sick and Paid FMLA Leave? Here are the Details
By Jeff Nowak, Littler Law Firm Under the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid FMLA leave (FMLA+) for certain reasons related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The law went...
Guide to Safety/Health Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Health and Safety – HRWatchdog Cal/OSHA has compiled and posted extensive guidance recommendations and requirements from many sources to assist the employer during this time. As an employer, where can I find safety and health information about...
Controversial Rule to Determine Independent Contractor Status
(Source: CDF Labor Law by Charanjit Singh and Dan M. Forman – January 2, 2024) On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“Department”) changed the test as to whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act...