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FFCRA Remains an Option, but Not a Requirement for 2021

As the end of 2020 rapidly approaches, and with COVID-19 numbers still high across the country, employers have been wondering whether Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) benefits (which were set to expire on December 31, 2020) will be extended…

Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance for Employers

As the global coronavirus pandemic has continued to surge at home and abroad, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to learn more about how the virus is transmitted and which precautions can be effective in reducing transmission.…

Tenth Circuit Says No Adverse Action Needed for Failure to Accommodate Claim

Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, which encompasses Oklahoma, held that a plaintiff is not required to show that she suffered an adverse employment action in order to assert a failure to accommodate claim under the…

Let’s Talk Politics in the Workplace (Or Not)

For many of us, next week’s presidential election can’t come soon enough. For employers, elections can create additional concerns. That’s why it's important for employers to examine policies regarding employee voting and political speech in the workplace.

Proposed DOL Rule Makes it Easier for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

For years, the question of whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been a significant source of confusion and oftentimes the subject of litigation. The distinction is particularly important to…

Potential Election Impacts on Estate Tax Planning

Many of us are facing great uncertainty as to the potential changes the November elections may hold. There is no way to predict the outcome of the elections or likely changes, but we can share some general thoughts regarding future tax planning opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Labor Recently Released Updated FMLA Forms

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the office, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been busy revising the content of its FMLA forms. The good news is the old FMLA certification forms still work. The even…

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Revised FFCRA Regulations

Following a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York that called into question the validity of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken…

EPA Terminates COVID-19 Temporary Policy on Enforcement Discretion

On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) terminated its COVID-19 temporary enforcement policy, enacted on March 26, 2020 (retroactive to March 13, 2020). The temporary policy stated that if compliance was not reasonably practicable due to COVID-19,…

The U.S. DOL: Recognizing the New Challenges of Teleworking

Inspired by the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5, dated August 24, 2020, addresses the difficult task of properly capturing time for employees working remotely, off-site and teleworking. This has been an issue…