CARES Act Signed Into Law
On March 28, 2020, President Trump signed into law the ‘‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’’ or the ‘‘CARES Act.’’ The Act is part of a continuing effort to help businesses and American workers confronting the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key provisions of the Act are included here.
Wisconsin Issues Emergency Order #12: Safer at Home
Effective March 25,2020 at 8am: The Evers Administration signs Emergency Order (EO) #12, Safer at Home. A summary of the EO is included in this article.
COVID-19 and the EEOC – Understand the New Landscape
Public health guidelines designed to help communities and employers navigate the changing landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance from the EEOC also addresses some of the issues that employers could face in during this period.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Effective April 1, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted on March 18, 2020 and takes effect on April 1, 2020. Two major provisions of the FFCRA address paid leaves designed to assist American workers and families facing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal Tips for Managing Hourly, Non-Exempt Employees Working Remotely
As employers are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are mandating or allowing employees to work from home (WFH). Included are some legal tips for employers as you navigate what might be unchartered waters for managing non-exempt staff.
WFH: Is it as Good as You Imagined?
Working from home sounds great, but it takes discipline and practice for the transition to be successful. Included in this article are a few tips from the Lake Effect team on working remotely.
Sustain Your Culture with a Remote Workforce
Now your entire team is working remotely, potentially with a whole family, including pets, in their home offices! You’ve tested out the technology and applied the wage and hour laws, but how do you continue engaging your team and sustaining your workplace culture?
Have an Informed and Measured Response to COVID-19
On behalf of your partners at Lake Effect HR & Law, we hope that your team continues to be safe and healthy amidst the threat of COVID-19. We want to share with you our recommendations for having an informed and measured response to COVID-19 as employers and co-workers.
