Employment Law & Litigation
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COVID-19
OSHA Update: COVID-19
- May 28, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
New guidance from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regarding COVID-19 became effective on May 26, 2020. This new guidance rescinds and replaces the previous COVID-19 guidance issued on April 10, 2020, and is intended to be effective until further notice. Under the new guidance, a COVID-19 illness is a recordable incident that must be recorded […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Performing Your Contractual Obligations
- March 30, 2020
- By Emile Joseph
As state and federal leaders increasingly implement restrictions on everyday life – including business functions – in an effort slow the spread of COVID-19, you may find yourself suddenly concerned about fulfilling your contractual obligations. In such a case, you may quickly begin to wonder whether you are protected from liability if you cannot perform […]
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Business Interruption Insurance and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 29, 2020
- By Emile Joseph
With the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, the governor has ordered business in Louisiana to close or greatly reduce operations. Many business owners have obtained insurance in order to protect their companies from losses associated with business interruptions. This coverage may be something you specifically requested, or may be included as part of your broader […]
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Express Loan Changes Under the CARES Act
- March 29, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
The CARES Act is the recent legislation targeted to providing assistance to those impacted by COVID-19. The legislation includes changes to several existing programs including the existing SBA Express Loan program. While the specifics of the changes and administration of the program will become more clear in the coming weeks, there is some limited information […]
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Navigating Payroll through COVID-19 – Resources for Employers
- March 29, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
With the recent changes to the work environment, there are numerous questions for employers regarding payroll obligations and leave available to employees. Additionally, what resources and relief are available to employers? The following identifies three key resources available to help employers navigate through these challenging times. 1) Payroll Protection Loan Employers may be eligible for […]
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Highlights for Employers from the Q&As Issued by the DOL on Paid Leave
- March 28, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
The Department of Labor issued a series of Q&As regarding the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that expands the Family Medical Leave Act and requirements of Paid Leave. I would encourage all employers to review the recent guidance from the DOL available at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions. A few highlights from the Q&A’s were as follows: Businesses […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Family First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 20, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
What does your Business Need to Know about the Family First Coronavirus Response Act? Family First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) passed late yesterday related to paid leave policies for employers. The law will take effect on April 2, 2020 and remain effective until December 31, 2020. There are certain key employment provisions that employers […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Compliance with Employment Laws
- March 20, 2020
- By Allen & Gooch
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance to aid employers in navigating important questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance addressed compliance with workplace related decisions impacting the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The guidance from the EEOC answered the following critical questions for employers: How much information may an […]
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DOL Announces 1.3 Million American Workers Eligible for Overtime
- September 26, 2019
- By Allen & Gooch
How to Prepare for the Changes to the Executive, Administrative and Professional Exemption? The Department of Labor issued a final rule that updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The final rule is effective on January 1, […]
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Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Terminating an Employee in Louisiana
- September 19, 2019
- By Troy Broussard
Is the employee covered by a collective bargaining agreement (e.g., union employee)?If so, the termination must be consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). Is there an applicable employment policy that restricts your ability to terminate the employment, and if so, have you strictly followed it?Example: If the employer has a policy that provides for […]