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DOL issues a Families First Coronavirus Response Act notice. And employment law nerds, like me, spotlight an error.

March 26, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, 2020. In Section 5103 of the FFCRA (right here in the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act section), it says that “[n]ot later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall make publicly available a model of a notice that meets the requirements of [the Act].”

Yesterday, on March 25, 2020, we got the notice.

DOL issues new COVID-19 guidance. Plus, six can’t-miss FREE webinars for HR. And another Friday chat with me.

March 25, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I can’t help but notice that many of you are confused about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. A few of you with whom I have communicated have been getting different answers to the same question from different employment lawyers. And I know how frustrating that can be.

Today, I want to help clear up some confusion for you.

DOL guidance on the new COVID-19 paid leave law. Plus, the IRS has tax credit info. And catch the replay of our Friday chat!

March 23, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

IRS-and-DOL I have so much on which to catch you up from what went down on Friday — other than the few ounces of brown liquor that lovingly passed my tonsils.

It was a long week, folks. Amirite? Continue reading

REMINDER: Facebook Live and Zoom chat today at Noon Eastern. Here’s what to expect…

March 20, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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To be honest, I expected that if I ever made the marquee, it would be for other reasons. Like being an animated co-star in a reboot of The Simpsons Movie.

But, I’m a little punchy from reading literally 500-1000 reader questions for today’s chat, so I’ll take what I can get. Continue reading

We’re gonna take a coronavirus break today to talk about marijuana

March 18, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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But, first, thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday for the Facebook Live / Zoom chat to discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 workplace issues. ICYMI, we did record the session. I’ve got audio here and my handsome talking mug here.

I’ll schedule another chat sesh once the House Bill advances through the Senate (which hasn’t happened yet, but maybe today), and President Trump signs it. Continue reading

So, when exactly is this COVID-19 paid sick leave and FMLA relief package going to become law?

March 17, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Over the weekend, we got news that federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too. Yesterday, I broke it down in plain English for you.

Today at noon Eastern, I’m going on Facebook Live (here) and, by reader request, Zoom (here, limited space available) to answer some of your questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

But, speaking of timing, when the heck might this House bill become law? Continue reading

In plain English, here’s what the House just greenlit for emergency FMLA and paid sick leave

March 16, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What a week it was! I spent it providing coronavirus counseling out the wazoo, while reading more COVID-19 legal updates than I thought were possible, including me posting on Saturday. Saturday!?!

But, ICYMI, just after midnight on Saturday, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Federal emergency FMLA and paid sick leave are practically here.

Weekend Update: Federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too.

March 14, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Late last night, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Continue reading

Pending federal Coronavirus legislation could create major changes to the FMLA.

March 13, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’re taking HUGE here. Continue reading

Let’s update you on the status of paid sick leave for Coronavirus/COVID-19…

March 12, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’ve got a lot to discuss. Continue reading

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