Resource
Employment Issues and Labor Laws
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RESOURCES
Government Resources
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Pandemic guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – Guidance (not pandemic-specific) from U.S. Department of Labor on eligibility rules
- Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Temporary Paid Leave Rule under FFCRA
- The US Department of Labor (DOL) has FAQs for both FMLA and FLSA changes per COVID-19
- Paid sick leave requirements for each state – National Conference of State Legislatures
Resources from law firms
- Employer guidelines for temporary teleworkers Holland and Knight (law firm)
- Answers to common COVID-19 questions from employers – Day Pitney
Non-profit resources
- Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus for non-profits – NonprofitHR.com. Download a presentation you can customize
Articles
- What Is a Furlough and What Are Employee Rights During One? – TheStreet.com
- The Coronavirus Crisis Doesn’t Have to Lead to Layoffs – Harvard Business Review
