Following is a list of resources we're collecting from outside firms we trust. Our clients are asking us lots of questions about paid sick leave, reducing employee hours, benefits during furloughs, what the latest Federal legislation means, etc. We will continue to update this blog post as we find additional trusted resources.
Lewitt Hackman "COVID-19: California Employer Frequently Asked Questions" - an excellent rundown on questions employers are asking about employees being out of the office due to coronavirus.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Michelman and Robinson "M&R Deciphers the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Just Passed by the Senate and Signed Into Law by the President" - an explanation of the sick leave portion of H.R. 6201 the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed March 18, 2020.
Lewitt Hackman "Employers: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Finalized" - an explanation of the sick leave portion of H.R. 6201 the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed March 18, 2020.
Poole Shaffery & Koegle "How The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Your Business" - an explanation of the sick leave portion of H.R. 6201 the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed March 18, 2020.
Poole Shaffery & Koegle "**UPDATE** Department of Labor Issues New Guidance For Employers To Comply With FFCRA"
Remote Workforce
Michelman and Robinson "Telecommuting in the Age of Coronavirus" - Offers a suggested "Work From Home" policy. Consider this as a template for your employees to acknowledge before giving them permission to work offsite.
Miscellaneous
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt "Taking Employees' Temperatures and Other COVID-19 Questions Answered"
More to come!