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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

Labor Issues Concerning COVID-19 and Government “Stay at Home” Orders

Keahn MorrisBy Keahn Morris on Posted in Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Leaves of Absence, National Labor Relations Act, National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) is a federal law that applies to nearly all employers in the United States.  In the wake of COVID-19, there are numerous issues implicating the NLRA, including but not limited to employees engaging in protected concerted activities including work stoppages, the potential duty to bargain with unions concerning COVID-19 … Continue Reading

Empire State of Mind: Governor Cuomo Proposes Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by COVID-19

James HaysJamie Moelis*By James Hays and Jamie Moelis* on Posted in Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Leaves of Absence, New York Employment Legislation, Paid Sick Leave
Update: This story has been updated to reflect the governor’s approval of the bill. On March 18, 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo passed a bill guaranteeing job-protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of COVID-19. The law is more narrow than the version Gov. Cuomo announced Tuesday, which … Continue Reading

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Easing Restrictions on Commercial Drivers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Paul CowieTimothy KimBy Paul Cowie and Timothy Kim on Posted in California Legislative Update, Coronavirus
On March 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-31-20 to ease restrictions on commercial drivers engaged in support of emergency relief efforts.  This new order was issued in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (“FMCSA”) Emergency Declaration 2020-02 announced last week to ensure the free flow of critical supplies and … Continue Reading

City of San Francisco to Provide Paid Sick Leave for Private Sector Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Sandra HanianBabak YousefzadehBy Sandra Hanian and Babak Yousefzadeh on Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absence, Paid Sick Leave
On March 16, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the Workers and Families First Program, which will provide paid sick leave to private sector workers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The plan includes $10 million in public funding that will provide businesses and nonprofits with financial assistance to provide an additional … Continue Reading

Employers Must Consider the ADA and Other Disability Laws When Confronted With a Pandemic

Kelly HensleyAllison ChefferElyssa SternbergBy Kelly Hensley, Allison Cheffer and Elyssa Sternberg on Posted in Coronavirus
Sheppard Mullin is committed to providing employers with updated information regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace.  In light of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration this week that COVID-19 qualifies as a pandemic, it is more important than ever for employers to prepare and understand the various laws at issue.  The Equal … Continue Reading

Coming to America…to Wait Out the Coronavirus — Visa & Immigration Considerations

Greg BerkBy Greg Berk on Posted in Coronavirus, Immigration
With the growing concern about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19” or “coronavirus”) some foreign nationals who live outside the U.S. have decided to fly to the U.S. and wait out the crisis.  This article discusses the related visa and immigration issues, and what U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires to admit someone into the U.S.… Continue Reading

What Employers Need To Know To Prepare For Coronavirus

Kelly HensleyAllison ChefferElyssa SternbergBy Kelly Hensley, Allison Cheffer and Elyssa Sternberg on Posted in Coronavirus, Disability, Illness and Injury, Leaves of Absence, Occupational Safety, Serious Health Conditions
As the number of confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19” or “coronavirus”) in the U.S. continues to rise, employers must prepare for issues that will inevitably arise as the virus spreads.  While the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) currently advises that “most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of … Continue Reading
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