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Telecommuting in the Age of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, many employers are transitioning their workforce to remote platforms in an effort to comply with “safer at home” orders and prevent the spread of infection. For many employers, the home
City of Los Angeles Emergency Order: Comply or Face Fines and Imprisonment
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an emergency “Worker Protection Order” directing essential businesses (such as grocery stores, laundromats, and hotels) and their customers/visitors, to take specified measures to slow the spread of
Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department Provides Guidance on Rent Repayment Agreements
We previously wrote about the LA City Council’s March 31, 2020 Ordinance which, among other things, gave tenants up to 12 months following the expiration of the Local Emergency Period to repay past due rent
More Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 2 of 2)
Earlier we posted Part 1 highlighting certain aspects of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), which the federal government enacted to provide financial relief to individuals and businesses experiencing economic hardships
New Rules: California Unlawful Detainers
The California Judicial Council met April 6, 2020 to vote on certain emergency measures regarding unlawful detainer actions. The Judicial Council approved the following rules that remain in effect until 90 days after Governor Gavin
Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 1 of 2)
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which is intended to provide financial relief to people and businesses in response to the
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
As of April 2, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Department of Labor FAQs
Updated April 14, 2020 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and on April 6, 2020, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary implementing regulations. The DOL
Franchise 101: Joint Employer Wars (The Final Episode?); and The (Ice Cream) Cart Before the Rescission
Franchisor 101: Joint Employer Wars (The Final Episode?) Last month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The rule should resolve years
The CARES Act and Retirement Plan Changes
Congress passed and the President signed on March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The Act includes several significant provisions, most notably cash payments to many taxpayers and