September 15, 2020
DOL Issues New FFCRA Rule in Response to US District Court in NY
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…
Read More ›September 8, 2020
As School Year Starts, Remember “Families First” Paid Leave is Available
** 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…
Read More ›May 18, 2020
Planning For The Rebound – Step 16: Managing Employee Performance During COVID-19: Not “Business As Usual”
As shelter-in-place restrictions are being modified or lifted altogether, employers are facing the challenge of employees returning to the workplace. Managing performance, in the best of times, is often difficult and it will be especially challenging as employees return to work in the time of COVID-19. One thing is certain: this will not be business…
Read More ›July 30, 2014
John Baum addresses the subject of “Should Telecommuting be a Reasonable Accommodation?” in the Daily Journal
HK Partner John Baum addresses the subject of telecommuting policies in an article in the Daily Journal. You can see the article here.
Read More ›July 30, 2014
John Baum “Draws Employment Law Lessons From the World of Professional Sports” in Human Resource Executive Online
HK Partner John Baum addresses how employers can learn from the world of professional sports as it pertains to employment law on Human Resource Executive Online. The article can be found here.
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