Employment

The CARES Act Offers Relief for Nonprofit Organizations

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on Friday, offers several opportunities for nonprofit organizations to obtain financial relief in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly relief intended…

DOL Guidance on New Leave Available Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a number of materials interpreting and implementing the new employee leave provisions enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. In an earlier article, accessible…

DC Council Includes New Leave for Employees in COVID-19 Response Legislation

As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 passed by the D.C. Council and signed by the Mayor on March 17, 2020, D.C. has temporarily amended the DC Family and Medical Leave…

Key Components of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Applicable to Employers

On Wednesday night, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Effective April 2, 2020 (15 days after enacted) and set to sunset on December 31, 2020, the law enacts new provisions…