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The Employer Handbook BlogOkay, back to #CoronavirusHR. We have a new law — yes LAW — the EEOC weighs in, and we’re chatting on Friday at noon!
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So, when exactly is this COVID-19 paid sick leave and FMLA relief package going to become law?
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
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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.
Late last night, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Continue reading
🚨Another federal agency has issued Coronavirus guidance to help your workplace🚨
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Last week, we covered (here) what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants employers to know about COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This week, we have new guidance from OSHA and the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. Continue reading
😮📢Feds introduce legislation mandating paid sick leave for Coronavirus
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Do you know FMLA better than a federal judge? Take this three-question quiz and find out.
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We’re going to start with a brief fact pattern, and then I’ll pose the questions.
Alright, let’s see whatcha got. Continue reading
How do your employees report FMLA absences?
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I’m a two tin can and string kinda guy. That way, not only can I can tell my kids — I have 50 of them — to cut the crap and clip my blogger toenails but also I can use the string and cans to—
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But, Eric, how can employees get FMLA if they are overseas?
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Yesterday, over at The Employer Handbook Facebook page — give us a like — I saw a comment, followed by a snarky meme, in response to yesterday’s Family and Medical Leave Act / Coronavirus post. Continue reading