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As COVID-19 Response Leads to Business Closures, Are Workers Getting the Notice They Deserve?
Workers—both unionized and non-unionized—have rights that can help cushion the blow of a layoff, including in some cases the right to notice of a coming layoff under the Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notification Act (WARN).
Pennsylvania Passes COVID-19 Benefits for Police Officers, Firefighters and Correctional Officers
Act 17 of 2020, signed into law on April 29, 2020, guarantees that police officers, firefighters and other public safety workers who contract or are exposed to COVID-19 and are unable to work will continue to receive their full salary and benefits without being forced to prove that the infection was a direct result of their work.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehab Act During COVID-19
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.
Covid-19 and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
COVID-19 will be a compensable condition for many employees in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Act covers injuries and illnesses that occur “within the course and scope of employment” for all Pennsylvania workers. Those who encounter the virus due to their employment have an absolute right to claim medical and wage loss benefits through the Workers’ Compensation law.
Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence During the Temporary Court Closure
On March 20, 2020, the First Judicial District Administrative Governing Board issued an order confirming that Protection from Abuse Petitions can be filed in Philadelphia during this crisis and detailing how they will be handled by the court.
Safety Strikes During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As workers and unions take action on COVID-19 in their workplaces, it is worth remembering that the jobs of workers who engage in safety strikes and similar workplace actions may be protected by the federal labor law. These protections may also shield unions and union-represented employees that strike over abnormally dangerous conditions even if their collective-bargaining agreement contains a no-strike clause.
Addressing Emergency Custody Issues in Philadelphia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In an unprecedented move to reduce the spread of COVID-19, on March 18, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a 10-page order declaring a statewide judicial emergency throughout Pennsylvania. The order specifically carves out exceptions for certain “essential functions” that will remain open. Essential functions include emergency child custody matters.
Avoiding Scams in the Age of Corona
While we all try to adjust to working from home, this is nothing new for scammers. Though we wish they would use their powers for good instead of evil, scammers only want to benefit from you and to cheat you out of your hard-earned money.
Do Multiemployer Health and Welfare Funds Have to Provide Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave Under the FFCRA To Their Participants?
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), all public employers and private employers with fewer than 500 total employees must provide paid sick leave. Read more to find out the circumstances and details.
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