On June 22, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services (HHS), issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), and other health coverage issues related to COVID-19. The FAQs include:... Read more »

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As employers begin to bring furloughed and other employees back to work, many have questions about how to handle employee benefits. Here are some considerations for you. Service or Longevity Credit Consider what you have done for rehires in the past. Upon return, you can bridge the time the employee spent out, giving them credit... Read more »

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On Jun. 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order Jun. 22 restricting foreign nationals from outside the U.S. certain employment-based visas through the end of the year and extending a green card ban enacted in April through Dec. 31. The Order suspends work visas for a broad range of jobs, including: H-1B tech visas for skilled workers; H-4 visas for spouses... Read more »

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance to help employers bring employees back to work. The guidance creates no new legal obligations for employers but does contain recommendations intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthy workforce. Remember that employees who adhere to these guidelines or raise workplace safety... Read more »

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The pandemic brought about new technology meant to help employers with symptom tracking, contact tracing, proximity beaconing for social distancing, and thermal imaging for temperature checking. If this is a technology your workplace is interested in, be aware of precautions to take. Privacy is the main issue. Many states have passed fairly aggressive cybersecurity laws,... Read more »

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Arizona Due to Arizona’s recent COVID-19 statistics, several counties, cities, and towns across the state have instituted a variety of mask or face covering requirements for both public and enclosed spaces. The result is a patchwork of different ordinances, proclamations, and executive orders depending on where you operate within the state. This can get complicated... Read more »

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