Labor and Employment Law Blog

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 may be subject to legal challenges, including that the President exceeded his authority by taking […]

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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 of the DOL’s regulations are out, it is unclear what—if anything—is “in.” Click here to […]

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Colorado Enacts the “Healthy Families and Workplace Act”

The new Healthy Families and Workplace Act (“Act”) requires all private employers in Colorado to provide three types of paid sick leave to their Colorado employees: 1) COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave; 2) paid sick and safe time; and 3) public health emergency paid sick leave. Enacted on July 14, 2020, after Governor Polis signed […]

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COVID-19: Employment Squalls Likely to Hit Employers

Many employers have opened for business and now hope for much-needed smooth sailing. As they chart their course for open and calm waters, however, employers would be well-served to keep their spyglasses focused on the horizon’s rough seas. Click here to continue reading.

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EEOC Expands Mediation Program

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced a six-month pilot program that will greatly expand not only the number of charges that are eligible for mediation, but also the time period in which mediations will be allowed. The ACT (Access, Categories, Time) mediation pilot began on July 6, 2020, and was implemented as an effort to […]

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Summer 2020 Under Construction Newsletter – Out Now!

The summer edition of Snell & Wilmer’s Under Construction newsletter is out now! This issue addresses: Recovering Construction Costs For A Virus Outbreak – Shifting the Risk for Unforeseen Epidemic Costs Was Not Allowed; Delay and Disruption Claims in the Time of COVID-19; New Consensus Contract Template Offers Lean Practices to Enhance Design-Build Project Delivery; […]

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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 (Flexibility Act). In addition, the SBA provided a new PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions as […]

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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 of Representatives and now heads to the President for signature, which is expected in the […]

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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 additional guidance. Click here for a summary of the forgiveness guidance as set forth in […]

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