Covid-19 Task Force

Client Alert: Important Information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Summary:  The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) has made substantial changes to employee rights and employer responsibilities, including the creation of emergency paid sick leave and the expansion of the FMLA to include paid leave in certain circumstances.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 18, 2020, the president signed the FFCRA into law.  The FFCRA contains several significant changes to federal law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the creation of emergency paid sick leave and an expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”).  The FFCRA goes into effect no later than fifteen (15) days after it became law.  We have provided a brief synopsis of two sections of the FFCRA that are most relevant to employers and employees. (more…)

Client Alert: Information for NJ employers about pay during COVID-19 closures

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, many business owners have questions about New Jersey law. Many are asking whether they are required to pay employees under certain circumstances in a pandemic. Our Labor and Employment attorneys share the following information.

Under New Jersey law, do we have to pay our employees if our business slows down or is forced to close as a result of COVID-19?

It depends on the circumstances. The following employees must be allowed to use earned sick leave in relation to COVID-19: (more…)