DOL Updates – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
As we previously reported, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides that covered employers (generally, private employers with less than 500 […]
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Don’t Forget About Voting Leave
Georgia (and many other states) afford employees time off work to vote under certain circumstances. In Georgia, an employee who is […]
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Small Business Exemption – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Can small business owners claim an exemption under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)? Yes, if the business meets […]
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Furlough vs. Layoff vs. Reduction in Force vs. Termination
During this time of economic uncertainty due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, companies throughout the nation are taking action […]
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UPDATE: THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law. Among other things, the […]
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 14, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]
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JOINT EMPLOYERS & THE NEW DOL RULE
In certain circumstances, an employee may have two (or more) employers which are considered “joint employers” under the Fair Labor […]
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NEW REGULAR RATE OF PAY RULE
For the first time in more than 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has updated its interpretation of […]
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Georgia’s Drug-Free Workplace Program
The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation provides employers who are certified as a drug-free workplace under the Georgia Drug-Free […]
