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On July 3, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) returned unsigned1 File Number 200455, an emergency ordinance that took effect immediately and now requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide written notice when layoffs occur.

As employers make changes to their workforces in response to COVID-19, particularly in light of recent legislation under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

In recent months, I've spoken to many HR professionals about all things employee relations or "ER."

Recent decision provides guidance on when the Board will dismiss a union petition involving employer operations that are temporary or about to close.

A "probation period" means "a defined period of time, not to exceed 30 days from the first date of work of a fast food employee."

Washington's mini-WARN law, "Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act," becomes effective 07.27.25.

As COVID-19 continues to spread and economic uncertainty persists, many employers are implementing layoffs, pay cuts, furloughs and other operational changes that could cause them to lose the ability to enforce...

On March 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-31-20, conditionally suspending enforcement of certain employer obligations under the state's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act "as a result of the threat of COVID-19."

The CARES Act, the most extensive federal government response to the COVID-19 crisis, was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020.

The Trump Administration has launched an unprecedented enforcement action suspending permanent labor certification processing for eight major employers, linking immigration sponsorship to layoff histories and recruitment practices. This development signals a fundamental shift in how the government evaluates employer access to H-1B and green card programs, with investigations already underway and subpoenas served.

Governor Tina Kotek is expected to sign the bill into law a bill that would eliminate most qualifying reasons for an employee's protected leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October, and the new Job Support Scheme (the "Scheme") starts on 1 November 2020.

Washington will soon join the growing list of states that require employers to give 60 days' advance notice to employees, unions, and the state for certain mass layoffs and business closures.

In response to COVID-19, medical groups are doing their best to care for patients and ensure the safety of their contracted and employed healthcare providers in the face of this new virus.

Since the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations are now finalized, we thought it would be a useful exercise to revisit some of our prior FAQs that relate to the FFCRA and the new regulations.

Bylined article by Litigation & Dispute Resolution partners Richard Nowak and Nancy Ross (both Chicago).

The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") released its 124-page temporary regulations of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA") on April 1, 2020.

General economic indicators are showing positive movement. Consumer sentiment has rebounded, experiencing a notable increase of 21.7% in January 2024...