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President Trump’s Four Executive Actions Extend Certain Coronavirus Relief Programs, but Create Legal Uncertainty
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued four executive actions–one executive order and three Presidential Memoranda–aimed at extending various coronavirus relief programs that have already expired, or are set to expire, in the absence of congressional action. These executive actions … Continue reading
Court Rules That DOL Exceeds Authority in Its Coronavirus Paid Leave Regulations
On Monday, August 3, 2020, a federal judge in New York ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) exceeded its authority by limiting employees’ eligibility for paid coronavirus leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). While portions … Continue reading
SBA Publishes PPP Flexibility Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule and Updated Applications
On June 19, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published an update to its Interim Final Rules (New IFR) to reflect changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) put in place under the new Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 … Continue reading
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Modernizing the FLSA: DOL Gives the 7(i) Exemption a Makeover
Section 7(i) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides an often overlooked, but useful, exemption to an employer’s overtime obligations for certain commission-based employees of retail and service establishments. However, to claim the exemption, employers must first determine: are … Continue reading
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| Tagged DOL, Exemption, Fair Labor Standards Act, USDOL, Wage & Hour
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Congress Adds More Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program
On June 3, the United States Senate passed the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act” (Act), which is designed to create additional flexibility for borrowers under the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Act previously passed the United States House … Continue reading
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SBA Publishes Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule
On May 22, the Small Business Administration published its long-awaited Interim Final Rule regarding loan forgiveness requirements (IFR) for the Paycheck Protection Program. The new IFR confirms several key terms included in the Loan Forgiveness Application and also provides some … Continue reading
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| Tagged CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Paycheck Protection Program, SBA
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SBA Publishes Loan Forgiveness Application for Paycheck Protection Program
On May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its long-awaited Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions for Borrowers (Application). The Application clarified certain forgiveness rules and calculations for the Paycheck Protection Program, although there remain several open issues that we expect … Continue reading
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| Tagged CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Paycheck Protection Program, SBA
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Employees’ Refusal to Work Over Coronavirus Concerns
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most businesses were faced with making difficult decisions regarding their workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that, in April, the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent totaling 23.1 million unemployed. While the number … Continue reading
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| Tagged ADAAA, CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, FFCRA, FMLA, NLRA, NLRB, OSHA, Paid Sick Time, Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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The DOL Updates Its Model Notice of Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The United States Department of Labor updated its “model” notice of employees’ rights pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “Act”). This updated model notice must be posted or distributed to employees electronically in time for the FFCRA’s effective … Continue reading
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| Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, DOL, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, USDOL
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Practical Guidance for Employers Grappling With the Coronavirus Threat
This week, the World Health Organization upgraded the global risk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) to “very high” with over 83,000 cases being confirmed, including dozens in the United States. Employers are grappling with how to address the practical and … Continue reading