The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) obligates certain employers to provide certain employees with sick leave and/or additional family and medical leave due to COVID-19. These new requirements apply to covered employers through Dec. 31, 2020. These...
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Do I Still Need to Honor My Contracts in The Time Of COVID-19?
If COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in your business' operations, you're not alone. Across the country, businesses have had to determine whether they can still perform under their pre-existing contracts, or whether there is some way to be freed from their obligations. If...
My Hours Have Been Cut Drastically. Do I Qualify For Unemployment?
Unemployment insurance is a program that is run jointly by the states and federal government, so each state has varying rules. However, in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., you probably do qualify for unemployment insurance -- at least for partial benefits --...
Many Workers Now Qualify For Paid Coronavirus Leave
Last week, the president signed a new coronavirus emergency relief package into law. That package mandates up to two weeks of paid leave for many workers who need to take time off due to COVID-19, if they are: Ill with COVID-19 Quarantined Seeking a COVID-19 diagnosis...
Am I Essential? A Guide to Maryland’s Latest COVID-19 Order
Today, Governor Hogan issued an executive order closing all non-essential businesses in Maryland in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order, which goes into effect at 5pm today, explicitly states that it is not a Shelter-in-Place Order -- Maryland residents...
Do Not Panic – You Have Protections During COVID-19
Maryland provides employees with some protections. According to the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, employers may not decrease an employee's wages or change their regular paydays without giving the employee at least 1 full pay period's notice. Employees in...
Law Doesn’t Require Employee’s Requested Religious Accommodation
When an employee requests a religious accommodation to an employment policy, the law only requires the employer to offer a reasonable accommodation that protects the employee's religious interests. It does not require employers to provide the specific accommodation...
#FAIL: 5 Social Media Mistakes That May Get You Fired
Social media in the workplace is a fact of business life. When it comes to getting the word out about your company, there is no substitute for marketing on social media-it's the fastest way to share information and generate buzz. Studies show that over 80% of...
Are Accommodations Only Required For Work-Related Conditions?
No. If you have a disability, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires your employer to make a reasonable accommodation, as long as doing so would not create undue hardship for your employer. Undue hardship generally means significant difficulty or expense....
Updating Your Sick Time And Leave Policies For COVID-19
With the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 being reported in multiple states, it's time to think about how to handle instances of the illness in the workplace. As you do, keep in mind that your employees are likely entitled to take at least unpaid leave through the...