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5 Things Employers Should Know About COBRA and Severance Agreements as Layoffs Loom

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As we edge into the second quarter of 2024, we continue to see a steady stream of layoff announcements — and employers are still feeling the fallout of pandemic-related hiring frenzies, unpredictable economic conditions, and...more

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A USERRA Leave Primer for Manufacturing Employers

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Manufacturers rely on consistent employee attendance to operate production lines and meet critical delivery deadlines to customers. The best-laid production plans can be disrupted by employee absences leaving a gap in the...more

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Expect Focus - Volume III, September 2023

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Regulators Hit Jackpot: Off-Channel Communications - Several years before announcing the first “off-channel” communications enforcement action, the SEC and FINRA cautioned broker-dealers and investment advisers about...more

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As Talk of the Economy Cooling Persists, Employers are Reducing their Workforces

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As talk of an economic slowdown persists, so have the number of layoff an- nouncements hitting the news. While the last quarter of 2022 saw the technology and financial sectors lay off thousands of workers, in 2023, this...more

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Terminations, Layoffs, and Separations – an Employer Refresher

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There seems to be an almost daily litany of layoffs by large corporations that instantly become media fodder. For example, McDonald’s recent layoff, widely reported to have impacted hundreds of white collar employees, comes...more

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Layoffs Require Careful Planning to Avoid Costly Lawsuits

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Current economic circumstances suggest that layoffs are coming. Indeed, in late March, Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, announced the company’s plans to terminate more than 7,000 employees in the coming weeks, and Disney is not alone....more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - October 2021 #2

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President Biden Calls On Congress To Eliminate Subminimum Pay For Disabled Workers. The White House has called on Congress to eliminate a program under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act that allows employers to...more

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After The Storm: Employers Obligations Following Natural Disasters

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Hurricane Ida reportedly was the third most powerful storm on record to hit Louisiana when it landed on August 29, 2021. Indeed, more than 590,000 homes and businesses across the region still were without power as of...more

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Employment Flash - August 2021

This edition summarizes key employment law issues, including new clarifications of employers’ COBRA obligations and restrictions on noncompete agreements. We also discuss New York’s new conditions for background check...more

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May 2021: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Employment Flash - June 2021

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including employers' COBRA obligations and increased minimum wage for federal contractors. We also discuss New York's newly enacted laws prohibiting...more

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The Must Have Fox Rothschild Guide To Doing Business In California (And It Is Free!)

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Getting ready to reopen in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”? Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how they differ...more

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Early Changes for Employers and Employees

A series of employment-related actions in President Biden’s first 100 days in office signal the likelihood of additional actions and legislative proposals. Employers should expect a decidedly pro-worker tilt....more

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April 2021: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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DOL Releases Temporary COBRA Subsidy Guidance For Employers

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The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new guidance earlier this month on the temporary COBRA subsidies provided by the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act (the “ARP”), which employers may find useful in administering...more

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Department Of Labor Issues Guidance, Model Notices For COBRA Premium Subsidies Under The American Rescue Plan Act

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On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued much needed guidance to employers and their COBRA administrators on the “COBRA premium subsidy” provision of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This provision...more

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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Employers

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The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $1.9 trillion dollars in economic stimulus for individuals, certain companies, and municipalities. This blog focuses specifically on what the ARP means for employers....more

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Employers: Here's Your "Quick Hitter Guide" for the American Rescue Plan Act's Impact on COBRA and FFCRA

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, includes a whole host of requirements and provisions impacting private employers, their employees, and the benefit plans they offer....more

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Law Updates for California Employers: COVID Sick Leave Obligations, Meal-Period Rules, COBRA Benefits

New legislation and a recent court decision have significant implications for California employers. Certain California employers must now provide supplemental paid sick leave to employees who miss work for specified reasons...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2021 #4

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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The American Rescue Plan Act: How the New Legislation Affects Employers

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Within this $1.9 trillion relief Bill, Congress extended certain previously enacted COVID-19 stimulus package provisions and expanded on...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: The American Rescue Plan, OSHA’s New COVID-19 Directive, and NY Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine PTO - Employment...

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Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, COVID-19 recovery and safety are top of mind as new stimulus funding, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) directive, and paid leave requirements are put in...more

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House Passes American Rescue Plan; Next Stop, The Senate

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In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion latest COVID-19 stimulus bill, containing a slew of employment-related initiatives that could have...more

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House Moves Forward on President Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus Plan

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Earlier this month, the House and Senate approved a fiscal 2021 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 5), directing committees to use the budget reconciliation process to draft COVID-19 relief legislation consistent with President...more

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COBRA Subsidies for Involuntary Termination or Reduction in Hours – What is Old is New Again

There is an old saying – “People with weak stomachs should not watch sausage or legislation being made.”  A great application of that aphorism is seen in the current COBRA subsidy proposed legislation making its way through...more

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