by rebeccablanshan | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law
Federal CARES Act Key Provisions On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill is a whopping 335 pages in its official print version and provides $2 trillion in stimulus benefits with many provisions aimed at...
by rebeccablanshan | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Employment Law, Paid Leave
Over the weekend, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its third installment of FAQs regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The FAQs now provide answers to fifty-nine questions related to the FFCRA’s paid sick leave and expanded family and...
by Vogel Law Firm | Mar 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Firm News
By Joshua A. Swanson It was a hectic Thursday morning, as some mornings at law offices tend to be. We aren’t talking about a deposition, mediation, or heading to court for argument, though. No, this particular morning was different. It wasn’t even past 9:00 a.m., and...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 27, 2020 | COVID-19
The IRS recently released IR-2020-57, which provides additional insights in regards to how Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) tax credits will be made available to employers. Generally, employers are required to withhold from their employees’...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the workplace poster that must be posted by any covered employer under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The non-federal employer poster is available here: Non-Federal Employer Poster. The federal...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order, asking all Minnesotans to stay at home starting at 11:59 p.m. on March 27 and ending (at the very earliest) on April 10. Under the order, Minnesotans may leave the house for essential needs and services, such...
by Vogel Law Firm | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law, Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance
By Employer Defense & Labor Law Practice Group COVID-19 has created many issues for employers in this region and beyond, implicating a vast array of employment laws. Federal and state agencies have offered some guidance on these issues. Below is a list of links,...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is now effective April 1 instead of April 2, as previously assumed. The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance for employers, employees, and FAQs on Tuesday. Continue to monitor our Facebook page and website as...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Firm News
On March 19, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). Among other things, this law created new paid leave requirements: (1) Emergency Paid Sick Leave and (2) Public Health Emergency Leave. Below you will find...
On behalf of Vogel Law Firm | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19, Firm News
Vogel Law Firm continues to operate during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but has restricted access to our offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and to maintain the health and safety of our clients, vendors and employees. Our...