With 31% (or more) of American workers working from home as of April 2020, according to a survey cited by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and probably even more since then, most employers face important questions: what is the obligation to keep track of employees’ active work time and pay them for it? On August
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San Francisco Issues Guidance on “Back to Work” Layoff and Reemployment Notices
On August 7, 2020, the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) released its guidance on the City of San Francisco’s “Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Ordinance” (also known as the “Back to Work” Ordinance), which the Board of Supervisors passed on June 23, 2020. Importantly,…
The CDC’s Updated Guidance Expedites the Time In-Home COVID-19 Patients Can Return to Work
The CDC has issued new guidance for in-home patients diagnosed with COVID-19, including lowering the number of days the patient must remain isolated after being fever-free. The CDC previously recommended that “at least 72 hours” pass since the last fever without the use of fever-reducing medication before ending self-isolation. Noting “accumulating evidence” and ongoing research…
The DOL’s New Model FMLA Notices and Forms
By Beth V. West on
On July 16, 2020, the DOL issued new model FMLA notices and forms with a June 2020 revision date. The look of the notices and forms are somewhat different from previous versions but there are not a lot of substantive changes. The DOL also issued some FAQs in connection with the release of the updated…
California’s COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening
By Beth V. West on
The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued its “COVID-19 Employer Playbook” on July 24, 2020 in an effort to provide employers with a comprehensive guide related to COVID-19 as employers reopen their business. According to the CDPH, by following the Employer Playbook, employers will be able to do their part in reducing the risk…