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Part Three: A much bigger FFCRA lawsuit (not exactly what employers expected).

April 24, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Yesterday, in part two of the “types of COVID-19 lawsuits that employers can expect” series, I wrote here about a Families First Coronavirus Response Act lawsuit. An employee-plaintiff alleged that her former employer interfered with and retaliated against her for exercising her rights under the FFCRA.

Today’s lawsuit is a little less vanilla.

Ok, a lot less. Continue reading

The types of COVID-19 lawsuits that employers can expect. Part Two: FFCRA

April 23, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The paint has barely dried on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and we already have our first lawsuit.

And it’s right in my backyard. Continue reading

Yesterday’s DOL update on the FFCRA may be the most important one for employers. And here’s why…

April 21, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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On Friday, the Department of Labor ended its temporary non-enforcement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. But, yesterday, it left employers with a little parting gift.

Here’s a sneak preview of some of the next possible federal stimulus plan, and what it could mean for your business

April 14, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Follow me. I’ll get you into the VIP area for a better view. Continue reading

Join me on Friday (4/17) at noon EDT for the COVID-19 online Jeopardy-style quiz game for HR

April 13, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Have you enjoyed our Friday live online video chats? This week we’re going to take it up a notch.

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too.

April 7, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Just wash your hands first and stay away from my cake.

Dibs on the cherry eyes!

Here’s what you missed on our Facebook Live Chat. Plus, the DOL issues even MORE FFCRA guidance!!!

April 6, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What better way could there be to practice social distancing than with a Facebook Live session where we discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?

Don’t answer that question. Continue reading

Join me on Facebook Live today at noon for another COVID-19 chat for HR and employment attorneys

April 3, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Back by popular request, I’ll be hosting a Facebook Live session today at Noon eastern on The Employer Handbook Facebook page. Continue reading

DOUBLE FEATURE: CARES Act (PPP) and FFCRA videos that will explain everything*

April 2, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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*The Employer Handbook neither guarantees nor represent that anything in today’s post explains ‘everything.’ Instead, in case you hadn’t figured it out already, the author of this blog loves clickbait and Flaming Hot Cheetos. Nonetheless, we think you’re in for a treat today.

BONUS POST: The IRS wants you to know how to document FFCRA leave to get those tax credits

April 1, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

By United States Department of the Treasury – https://www.irs.gov, Public Domain, Link

(Two posts in one day! And a CARES Act/PPP Amazing Spectacular! I must really love you guys.)

Yesterday, the IRS issued this new FFCRA list of Frequently Asked Questions. Among other things, here’s what you need to know about documenting employee leave requests to get those tax credits: Continue reading

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