On May 7, 2020, the state of Maryland enacted mandatory “WARN Act” obligations that will be effective in the fall. […]
Category HR Announcements
Northern Virginia Delays Entrance into Phase One of Reopening
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 62, allowing the Northern Virginia region to remain […]
New Invitation to Voluntarily Self-ID
On May 5, 2020 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved use of a revised disability self-identification form to […]
2020 EEO-1 Reporting Requirements Delayed
On May 7, 2020, the Federal government announced the EEO-1 reporting process would be delayed by a year. Therefore, the […]
UPDATED: Stay at Home and Closure Orders as of May 7, 2020
State Effective Date Duration or End Date Resources Alabama April 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. “Safer at Home” order until May 15, 2020 Press […]
Employer Considerations When Taking Employees’ Temperatures
In the coming days and weeks, many employers will be required (due to various “stay at home” orders) or may […]
Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” Plan Provides Guidance for Reopening Businesses
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear laid out the state’s “Healthy at Work” plan to gradually reopen […]
Relaxed I-9 FAQs for Employers
Although the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently relaxed I-9 requirements for employers operating remotely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, […]
Virginia Approves Increase to Minimum Wage
On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve Governor Ralph Northam’s proposal to increase the Commonwealth’s minimum […]
Additional Funds Added to the Paycheck Protection Program
On Friday, April 24, 2020 President Trump signed into law H.R. 266 the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement […]
CDC’s Guidance on Business Reopening
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance to assist non-essential businesses in making decisions regarding reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
On April 16, 2020, President Trump announced a plan entitled: “Opening Up America Again.” The plan offers a three-phased approach […]