FFCRA

The employment law landscape is always shifting, and there’s a lot to navigate, especially as the pandemic drags into its third year. On February 14, 2022, Hirschfeld Kraemer lawyers Steve Hirschfeld, Hieu Williams, Monte Grix, and Ferry Lopez presented a 90-minute webinar providing insight on the hottest developments in labor and employment law in 2021,…

On November 4, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), requiring employers with over 100 employees to implement a mandatory COVID vaccination policy, or alternatively a policy requiring employees either to be vaccinated or be tested weekly and be masked in the workplace. Employers must comply…

Are you an employer and finding yourself lost in the sea of confusing and complicated recent COVID-19 regulations? On February 18th, 2021, attorneys from Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP presented a webinar which covered what to do if an employee tests positive or has been exposed to COVID-19, the steps employers should take to investigate and address any COVID-19 cases and outbreaks in (and outside)…

On Dec. 14, 2020, Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Michelle Freeman was a guest on Employment Matters, the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) podcast. In Episode #200, New Cal-OSHA Regulations and their Impact on Employers During COVID-19, Michelle discusses California’s new workplace rules about COVID, which went into effect in early December 2020. (Michelle has previously blogged on this…

Is it safe for work to reopen? That is the biggest question employers everywhere are asking as COVID-19 stay-at-home orders start to lift. But that one question spawns many others, such as: Who will come back to work? Will employees want to come in to work,or is telework the “new normal”? What safety precautions must…

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread unemployment, altered our work lives, and permanently disrupted work routines for millions of Americans. As the crisis unfolds, government and business leaders at all levels have begun to turn their attention to the rebound. As the economy begins the gradual and painstaking process of reopening, there are dozens…

Click below to see Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus This Guide contains many links to helpful articles, webinars, and website links to a wide range of resources to help you and your firm navigate these challenging times.

** UPDATE ** Dec. 18, 2020 — Rules are changing rapidly – see also this post on changes to quarantine limits. ** UPDATE ** Dec. 14, 2020 — Listen to Michelle Freeman’s podcast on this subject here. ** UPDATE ** – Dec. 2, 2020 – These rules are effective immediately, see updated post here. Nov. 24,…

Employers have had a hard time ensuring that their employees remain safe amid a global pandemic and that their respective enterprises continue to operate, whether by providing services or creating goods for sale. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was intended to assist employees by providing paid time off in defined situations. However, the…

** UPDATE ** See our Sept. 15, 2020 blog post for a more recent update on FFCRA As schools open for the new academic year, employees continue to struggle with the essence of work-life balance. Many employees need to work to maintain their income while also supporting school-age children who are attending school remotely. The…