iEmployment Law This Week® - Episode 157 April 1, 2020
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we’ve seen some relief for employers and their workforces. Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read further below:
CARES Act: What You Need to Know (Video and Podcast)
Last week, Congress passed and President Trump signed the CARES Act, a $2+ trillion stimulus law, which is the largest stimulus in U.S. history. Attorney Paul DeCamp discusses how this law could benefit certain employers during this unprecedented time.
Dive Deeper:
- Read more on the provisions of the CARES Act that are particularly relevant to employers.
- The CARES Act also impacts certain benefits plans and executive compensation.
- Under the CARES Act, employers obtaining loans must remain silent and commit to not opposing unionization of their employees.
Paid Leave Effective Today
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act went into effect today. The law adds new sick leave requirements for private employers with 500 or fewer employees. The U.S. Department of Labor released guidance and FAQs last week, including clarification on the payroll tax credits. There are also employer notice requirements. Here’s the model poster.
Duty to Bargain During Emergencies
The National Labor Relations Board issued guidance clarifying the rights and obligations of employers and labor organizations during both public emergencies and emergency situations specific to an individual employer. Read more.
