by Michelle R. Ferber and Alexandra P. Saddik On April 17, 2020, the city of Berkeley and counties of Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo issued new orders requiring members of the public to wear a face covering that does not have holes, is made of a soft permeable material, and covers the nose and mouth. Face
WHAT THE “FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT” MEANS FOR YOU
by Michelle Ferber, Julie Ann Giammona and Jennifer Lucas On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”) which becomes effective April 2, 2020. The Act expands certain provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and creates the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”) in an attempt to provide relief to employees
Navigating the Pandemic: Guidance and Best Practices for Employers and Summary of New Legislation Regarding Sick Leave
by Michelle R. Ferber, Jennifer R. Lucas and Julie Ann Giammona The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant unpredictability and rapidly-shifting recommendations and guidelines. Employers are facing unique and difficult challenges. We are here to help you navigate these complex issues. The following information is based upon the most recently available information (3/16/2020) but situations are rapidly evolving. We will