A federal judge in New York City issued a ruling in a lawsuit between the State of New York and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). One issue in the case is whether the DOL exceeded its...
When developing a plan for workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, communicating it to your employees accomplishes three tasks: Gives everyone the information you think is important.Solicits input from your employees on the plan (be sure to ask).Opens the door to questions about accommodations for employees...
As employers start bringing employees back onto the payroll, there are a few legal obligations to ensure employee safety, starting with OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration). OSHA requires employers made an effort to keep all employees reasonably safe from known hazards and hey,...
In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer explains new guidance from the CDC for non-healthcare workers and employers about Viral (Anti-Body) Testing for COVID-19. Interested in reading the CDC guidance? You can find it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkyusrolezQ If you have questions, please contact us or other qualified counsel. If you want to...
A common question that we see in times of uncertainty is whether this is a good time to start a business? The answer, like lots of lawyer answers, is that it depends. Here are a few thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVb-xzh3PJI If you have questions, please contact us or other...
OSHA, my favorites today, have decided that I needed to be humbled and modify some advice I gave a few weeks ago. Employers are NOT required to provide cloth face masks since cloth face masks are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE) under the OSHA...
Congress has passed a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act which as of June 4 has not been signed by the President, although he is likely to do so. The legislation addresses many of the problems and concerns among small business owners about the loan...
We know, it is the classic lawyer answer, but under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, even if the governor or local officials require face masks inside, a business may still have to accommodate someone who has a disability that prevents wearing a...
If you are delivering goods and services differently as a result of COVID-19, you should revisit your contract to make sure that the way you doing business now is reflected in the contract and vice versa. In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what you should consider to...