March 26, 2020

The Department of Labor has added to its collection of guidance documents about the COVID-19 outbreak (and other public health emergencies) and also announced, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service, that small and midsize employers can start to take advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits that are designed to immediately and fully […]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the paid leave requirements under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA expanded the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow partially compensated employee leave for child care purposes related to COVID-19. The FFCRA also provided for employee paid sick

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused employers to make significant changes to their business practices, including onboarding. Managers and new hires across the country are navigating the unchartered waters of remote onboarding. The onboarding process—which is designed to cultivate a long-term relationship between the employer and the employee while fostering a feeling of