There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many new considerations to the workplace, from taking more safety precautions than ever before in order to prevent the spread of the virus, to adopting policies to address sick staff and clientele in a manner that many employers...
Read moreAs a result of COIVD-19, many health care providers (“Providers”) have made adjustments in how they provide their health care services. For example, it has become common practice for Providers to shut down their waiting rooms; instead having patients wait outside of the practice (typically in the patient’s car) until...
Read moreOn April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and its leave provisions, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”), became effective. The same day, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued temporary regulations to augment...
Read moreNow that most businesses in Ohio have either reopened or are planning to reopen in the near future, issues that we have never dealt with before are popping up every day. There are many new challenges that employers are facing as a result of COVID-19 and, unfortunately, just getting...
Read moreEmployers are facing many issues when rehiring or returning furloughed employees to work after the temporary shutdown due to COVID-19. The first step for any employer to take before rehiring or restarting an employee is to look back and see how the employer addressed the shutdown with employees when it...
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