Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, there was speculation of a baby boom in the coming months due to couples spending virtually all their time at home together, perhaps with too much “downtime.”  An immediate baby boom ended up not occurring, according to a recent study by University of Michigan researchers.  The slight pause in…

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 medical leave provisions. Within these answers, the DOL has provided interpretations that are largely…

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, which may help employers as they navigate these complex issues. If…