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Employers: Temporary Regulations to Implement the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published temporary regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid leave requirements are described and interpreted in regulations set to appear
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
As of April 2, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Department of Labor FAQs
Updated March 31, 2020 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). While the federal Department of Labor (DOL) is currently working on implementing regulations, it issued a frequently
Franchise 101: Joint Employer Wars (The Final Episode?); and The (Ice Cream) Cart Before the Rescission
Franchisor 101: Joint Employer Wars (The Final Episode?) Last month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The rule should resolve years
The CARES Act and Retirement Plan Changes
Congress passed and the President signed on March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The Act includes several significant provisions, most notably cash payments to many taxpayers and
No Relief from Agency Orders During Coronavirus Crisis
California has a State Water Resources Control Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards, which among other things police the ground waters of the State to keep them free of contamination. These agencies have
California Real Estate Law: Coronavirus Puts Freeze on Some Evictions
Updated as of March 31, 2020 City of Los Angeles’ Eviction Moratorium On March 31, 2020 the LA City Council passed Ordinance No. 186585, which expands on the temporary eviction relief measures set forth in
COVID-19: What are the “Safer at Home” Orders?
California and the City of Los Angeles issued “safer at home” orders which have significantly impacted businesses and workers. The California order (Executive Order N-33-20) was issued March 19, 2020 and stays in effect until
Franchise & Distribution: COVID-19 Client Bulletin
by Lewitt Hackman’s Franchise & Distribution Practice Group COVID-19 has impacted the franchise industry heavily. Stores have been forced to close or open only for pickup or delivery. How to deal with bills, including rent
Tax-Free Payments Allowed to Employees Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 13th, President Donald J. Trump issued an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the “Stafford Act”) in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result