The U.S. Department of Labor issued a model notice as required by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Covered employers under the FFCRA are required to post the notice in their workplace. The notice provides employees with information regarding the FFCRA requirements. Click here for the private sector employers notice Click here for theRead More
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By Buckingham Partner, Jude Streb Business Interruption and Liability Claims Arising Out of the Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Covered by Insurance In addition to the tremendous impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on our daily lives, health and safety throughout the world, it has created uncertainty and incalculable financial strain on the global economyRead More
The U.S. Department of Labor put out the first round of guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) late yesterday, March 24, 2020, which included: (1) Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers; (2) Employer Paid Leave Requirements; and (3) COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers. Below are the keyRead More
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, 2020, sweeping legislation addressing those impacted by COVID-19. The Act includes the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (Emergency FMLA) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, the latter of which requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide employees with paid sickRead More
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, 2020, sweeping legislation addressing those impacted by COVID-19. The Act includes the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (Emergency FMLA), which requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide Emergency FMLA in certain circumstances to employees who have worked for the employerRead More
Governor DeWine issued an Executive Order that provides more flexibility under the Ohio unemployment benefits laws during the state of emergency caused by COVID-19. Unemployment benefits are now available to employees who are unable to work because they are isolated or quarantined and to those who are laid off due to a loss of productionRead More
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) As of March 18, 2020, Governor DeWine has advised that Ohio employers should immediately begin taking the temperature of every single employee, every day who reports to work. If an employee is sick, Governor DeWine has asked that the employer send the employeeRead More
As we address the Coronavirus pandemic with our employees, we know our clients are facing the same challenges. We already have teams working to ensure our employees are safe and healthy, and are grateful for our technical infrastructure that will allow us to continue supporting our clients without interruption during these uncertain times. As clientsRead More
by Buckingham Partner, Lucas Murray In the wake of various state and federal orders aiming to protect the general public from the coronavirus – which includes Ohio Department of Health’s Director’s Order recently announced prohibiting onsite consumption of food and beverages in the state and the CDC’s recommendation to limit gatherings below 50 persons – businesses,Read More
To our clients and business partners: Like all businesses, Buckingham is monitoring developments in the COVID-19 pandemic very closely. Our highest priority is keeping our employees, clients and communities safe, while continuing to provide attentive service. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what will happen, we have a cross-disciplinary team finalizing safety and businessRead More
