Labor and Employment

Federal Vaccine Mandates

September 10, 2021 Yesterday President Biden issued two Executive Orders and a COVID-19 action plan, in furtherance of a strong federal policy of increasing the number of Americans who are vaccinated against COVID-19. The Orders and plan rely largely on employers to implement this policy. The first Executive Order requires all federal agencies to...

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Federal Reserve Unveils Details of $2.3 Trillion to Help Economy

Article from CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/federal-reserve-unveils-details-of-its-much-anticipated-main-street-lending-program.html "The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a bevy of new moves aimed at getting another $2.3 trillion of financing into businesses and revenue-pinched governments. Stock futures jumped after the announcement,...

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Salt Lake County’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Order: Impacts on Businesses and Employers

Salt Lake County issued a Public Health Order entitled “Stay Safe, Stay Home” that is currently in effect and will continue to be in effect until at least April 13, 2020 and can be extended as needed. The intent of the Order is to ensure the “maximum number of people self-isolate in their homes and places of residence to the maximum extend...

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For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer

For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer As the spread of COVID-19 in the United States worsens and disrupts the economy, many business owners are looking for answers on how to keep their business afloat. As employers attempt to wade through the current uncertainty, they will be looking for ways to cut costs, and many companies are opting...

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Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Impact Disaster Loan provided for in the Cares Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has important provisions all businesses should be evaluating right now.  The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allocates almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep their employees and prevent other losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  PPP loans are 100% federally...

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Covid-19 and USERRA – Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) requiring the Secretary of Defense to begin the process of recalling members of the Armed Forces Reserve and Ready Reserve components. If you have employees who serve in the reserve component of any branch of the armed forces, this Order may trigger obligations...

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How Will My Employees’ Unemployment Claims Related to COVID-19 Affect My Unemployment Tax Premiums?

Unemployment claims have skyrocketed in Utah, as in other states, since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many employers are concerned that the spike in claims will cause their unemployment insurance premiums to dramatically increase. On March 25, 2020, the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) issued guidance on this...

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Department of Labor Issues “Questions and Answers” on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Department of Labor has published “Questions and Answers” to assist employers with complying with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions. This document provides plain-language guidance to practical questions. Formal regulations from the DOL interpreting the Act are still...

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Family First Coronavirus Response Act Notice Requirements

 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-poster-questions) Where do I post this notice? Since most of my workforce is teleworking, where do I electronically “post” this notice? Each covered employer must post a notice of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. An employer...

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