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Additional Paid Leave for Some San Jose Employees Under the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

Babak YousefzadehBrooke PurcellPeter LeeBy Babak Yousefzadeh, Brooke Purcell and Peter Lee on Posted in Coronavirus, Paid Sick Leave
In an effort to fill the gap left by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the San Jose City Council unanimously passed the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (“Ordinance”) on April 7, 2020.  The Ordinance requires covered businesses operating in San Jose to provide Covered Employees with at least 80 hours of paid … Continue Reading

Unemployment Insurance Benefits: A COVID-19 Update for California Employers

Justine PhillipsTimothy KimBy Justine Phillips and Timothy Kim on Posted in Coronavirus
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 16 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last three weeks—approximately 10% of the domestic workforce.  This unprecedented number has challenged our unemployment insurance system.  This article discusses how unemployment agencies will administer benefits provided under various federal and state laws recently enacted in response … Continue Reading

California Counties Mandate Face Coverings & Stricter Requirements for Businesses

Matthew TobiasAshley HiranoMichaela GoldsteinBy Matthew Tobias, Ashley Hirano and Michaela Goldstein on Posted in Coronavirus
As communities continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and additional guidance is issued by the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”), more state, county and municipal orders are being issued to combat the spread of the virus and protect the safety of residents and workers.  Many of these new or amended orders include a greater … Continue Reading

The City of Los Angeles Mandates Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Effective Immediately

Kelly HensleyWhitney Nonnette PerryBy Kelly Hensley and Whitney Nonnette Perry on Posted in Coronavirus, Paid Sick Leave
California and Los Angeles currently require covered employers to provide eligible employees with paid sick leave benefits.  Effective immediately, the City of Los Angeles now requires employers that have either 500 or more employees in the City or 2,000 or more employees nationally to provide supplemental paid sick leave of up to two weeks (80 … Continue Reading

City of Los Angeles Orders Certain Employers to Protect Workers or Risk Imprisonment

Ronda JamgotchianJawid HabibBy Ronda Jamgotchian and Jawid Habib on Posted in Coronavirus
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti doubled down his efforts to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus in the workplace by issuing the Worker Protection Order (the “Order”).  The Order applies to all workers who work at businesses or perform services that are exempt under certain subsections of Paragraph 5(vii) of the City … Continue Reading

EEOC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance For Employers

Lindsay Colvin StoneBy Lindsay Colvin Stone on Posted in Coronavirus, EEOC Enforcement Updates
On March 27, 2020, the EEOC released a webinar addressing frequently asked employer questions regarding federal antidiscrimination laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”), during the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue Reading

The San Francisco Bay Area Issues Strengthened COVID-19 Shelter In Place Orders That Have a Significant Impact on Employers and Operations

Morgan ForseyPeter LeeBy Morgan Forsey and Peter Lee on Posted in Coronavirus
The New Orders On March 31, 2020, the following six Bay Area counties issued revised “Shelter in Place” Orders (“Orders”) that went into effect that same day at 11:59 p.m.: San Francisco, Santa Clara, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Contra Costa, and the City of Berkeley.  The new Orders revise and replace the existing Shelter … Continue Reading

The CARES Act: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers

Kevin CloutierMikela SutrinaShawn D. FabianBy Kevin Cloutier, Mikela Sutrina and Shawn D. Fabian on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law.  The CARES Act is the most expansive economic stimulus package in American history.  The Act follows the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), and acts as its counterpart in many ways.… Continue Reading

The CARES Act: What Employers Need to Know About Its Impact on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Denise GiraudoMichael ChanRyan MunitzMichael WeissharBy Denise Giraudo, Michael Chan, Ryan Munitz and Michael Weisshar on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the largest economic stimulus package in American history into law.  Although the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) made several amendments to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), the majority of the amendments were technical corrections that do not impact the substantive provisions of … Continue Reading

States May Have Additional Layoff Notice Requirements Under “Mini-WARN” Statutes

Elyssa SternbergBy Elyssa Sternberg on Posted in Coronavirus, Firing, Termination, WARN Act
The Workers Adjustment and Retaining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with over 100 employees to follow certain notice requirements when laying off employees. 20 C.F.R. 693.6.  WARN requires employers with 100 employees or more to give affected workers at least 60 days’ notice of any plant closing or mass layoff, with exceptions for, among others, … Continue Reading

Overview Of The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Cares Act (Title I)

Bijal ViraNirav BhattBy Bijal Vira and Nirav Bhatt on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted, an economic relief package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides economic support at the federal level to the business sector, employees, individuals and families, and specific industries that have been impacted, including air transportation, healthcare, and … Continue Reading

The CARES ACT – Tax Relief

Judith FioriniJohn CrispDmitriy ChelnitskyClaudia HinschKeith GerckenAmy TranckinoBrian EganBy Judith Fiorini, John Crisp, Dmitriy Chelnitsky, Claudia Hinsch, Keith Gercken, Amy Tranckino and Brian Egan on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the “CARES Act” to provide nearly 2 trillion dollars in aid and relief to individuals, businesses, and other entities in the wake of the spread of COVID-19.  Included in the CARES Act are tax and loan provisions … Continue Reading

Coronavirus Response: A Checklist for California Employers

Steven GallagherPaul BerkowitzBy Steven Gallagher and Paul Berkowitz on Posted in Coronavirus
State and federal governments continue to roll out new COVID-19 laws, regulations, and executive orders.  As a result of the ever-changing legal landscape, employers are left confused at the multitude of rules they must follow and obligations they now face.   Are we considered an essential business to remain open for business? Do we reduce employees’ … Continue Reading

Employee Privacy Forecast: Temperature Checks

Justine PhillipsPaul CowieKelly HensleyBy Justine Phillips, Paul Cowie and Kelly Hensley on Posted in Coronavirus, Privacy
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, millions of United States workers are under government orders to stay at home.  However, many businesses considered “essential critical infrastructure” continue to operate and their employees are needed to work.  Many of those businesses are administering health tests like temperature checks to ensure the health and safety of … Continue Reading

California Issues Guidance on Conditional Suspension of California WARN Act Notice Requirements

Kelly HensleyMichael CampbellBy Kelly Hensley and Michael Campbell on Posted in Coronavirus
The California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act (Labor Code Section 1400 et seq.) sets forth procedural requirements that a covered employer must follow prior to a mass layoff, relocation, or termination.  On March 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-31-20, concerning COVID-19 and the conditional suspension of certain requirements under … Continue Reading

COVID-19 and Trade Secrets: Is Your Business Prepared to Protect its Trade Secrets While Your Employees Work From Home?

Rebecca EdelsonJoseph PeacockBy Rebecca Edelson and Joseph Peacock on Posted in Coronavirus
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses (particularly those in states or cities under “stay home” orders) have implemented a work-from-home (“WFH”) directive for employees.  It is important for businesses to address the security of their trade secrets in this new environment in order to reduce the risk of misappropriation.  It is also important … Continue Reading

Massachusetts Statewide Essential Services and Revised Gathering Order: What Employers Need to Know

Kelly HensleyMichael CampbellBy Kelly Hensley and Michael Campbell on Posted in Coronavirus
Massachusetts issued a revised Essential Services and Revised Gatherings Order that goes into effect at noon on March 24, 2020.  The Order is set forth here.  The Order requires that all businesses and organizations that do NOT provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” are to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public … Continue Reading

New Jersey Governor Murphy Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Retail Businesses

Christopher CollinsJamie Moelis*By Christopher Collins and Jamie Moelis* on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 21, 2020, New Jersey Governor Murphy issued a statewide “Stay-At-Home” Executive Order (EO 107), available here, directing all residents to stay at home and mandating the closure of all “non-essential” retail businesses.  Governor Murphy also signed Executive Order 108 (EO 108), available here, which invalidates any county or municipal restriction that conflicts with … Continue Reading

New York on Pause: Governor Cuomo Orders All Non-Essential Workers to Stay Home

Eric RaphanJamie Moelis*By Eric Raphan and Jamie Moelis* on Posted in Coronavirus
On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order (the “March 18 Order”) requiring all “non-essential” New York businesses to reduce their in-person workforce at any work location by 50%.  On March 19, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued another Executive Order (the “March 19 Order”), requiring all “non-essential” New York businesses to reduce their in-person … Continue Reading

Critical Employee Benefit Issues in a Pandemic – Can Employees Take Their Money out of Plans?

Martin SmithMichael ChanMichael WeissharBy Martin Smith, Michael Chan and Michael Weisshar on Posted in Coronavirus, Employee Benefits
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, reductions in hours, furloughs and temporary closures are becoming an increasingly common and unavoidable occurrence.  Employers can expect to encounter questions with respect to employee benefits offered to affected employees.  While the facts and circumstances of each case will vary, common themes exist, a few of which are … Continue Reading
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