By Joseph Richardson On March 30, 2020, Instacart and Amazon workers across the nation walked off the job to demand protection from COVID-19 transmission and higher pay to compensate them for the heightened risks they are facing during the pandemic response. This follows a “health and ...
Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence During the Temporary Court Closure
By: Elizabeth Deegan, Esq. The COVID-19 outbreak is a stressful and scary time for us all, but for those living in households with an abusive family member or romantic partner the current Shelter in Place Order can add additional stress and confusion. Thankfully, on March 20, 2020, the First ...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act
By Jessica Caggiano and Jessica Brown On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Congress adopted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The President signed the measure into law the same day. The law includes measures designed to reduce the damage to the U.S. economy caused by ...
COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
By Maria Elena Dryden Over the past week, the spread of COVID-19 has caused most Americans to miss work, work remotely, or otherwise practice “social distancing” in order to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors from exposure to the virus. However, many men and women continue to ...
The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehab Act During COVID-19
By Ryan Hancock In response to a pandemic like the current one involving COVID-19, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) adjust to address health and safety issues related to the pandemic. The EEOC ...
Health Benefits and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By: Wendy Pongracz, James Beall, Susan Bahme Blumenfeld, Kelly A. Brogan The newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides that group health plans (including self-insured and insured plans, as well as Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP plans and programs) must provide certain ...
Unemployment Insurance in the Wake of COVID-19
By: Irwin Aronson, Lauren Hoye, Jessica Brown, and William Campbell In response to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country, the U.S. Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This legislation, in addition to providing limited paid sick and family leave to some ...
U.S. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Revised 3.24.20)
By: Willig, Williams & Davidson INTRODUCTION On March 18, 2020, the U. S. Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The President signed the measure into law the same day. The law goes into effect on April 2, 2020. This law includes numerous emergency measures to ...
COVID-19, First Responders and Heart & Lung/Workers’ Compensation Benefits
By Richard Poulson and Michael Dryden Willig, Williams & Davison is privileged to represent workers who place themselves at risk each day to protect the rights of others. In times like the current COVID-19 crisis, we are reminded of the risks and sacrifices accepted by public safety workers ...
As COVID-19 Response Leads to Business Closures, Are Workers Getting the Notice They Deserve?
By Joseph Richardson The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant and fast-moving changes to the American economy, and many businesses are either already laying off employees or considering doing so in the near future. Although you may not be able to stop your employer from laying you off, ...