On July 17, 2020, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new forms for use under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). With a new two-step process, the DOL opines that the process will be easier and will ensure the capture of all necessary information. Electronic signatures are also part of the process to help reduce human contact.
Archives for August 18, 2020
Update: USCIS Furloughs Expected in September Unless Congress Provides Funding
With a breakdown in talks on the latest COVID-19 stimulus package and with most senators and representatives out of town (though the House has been recalled from vacation to address the U.S. Postal Service crisis), USCIS has not received the $1.2 billion that it wants and says it needs to
Labor Board Decision Broadly Approves Holding ULP Trials by Video
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) upheld an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) ruling directing that an unfair labor practice trial be conducted by videoconference because of the COVID-19 pandemic. William Beaumont Hospital, 370 NLRB No. 9 (Aug. 13, 2020). This decision may have broad effect even after COVID-19 concerns have
NYDFS Files First Enforcement Action Under Reg 500
On July 21, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) filed its first enforcement action under New York’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 500 (“Reg 500”). Reg 500, which took effect in March 2017, imposes wide-ranging and rigorous requirements on subject organizations and their
What to Expect and How to Defend an ERISA Lawsuit
Sarah Bryan Fask discusses the types of litigation employers may face under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Super Lawyers
National Interest Exemptions to Visa Restrictions
The Department of State (DOS) has provided more details to the Consulates on the national interest exemption under President Donald Trump’s June 22, 2020, executive order.
The “Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” bars holders of certain
New Court Ruling Creating ‘Tremendous Amount of Confusion’ Over Paid Leave in Home Care
Angelo Spinola and William Vail provide perspective on the court ruling.
Home Health Care News