Apr 24th, 2020No Forms, But You Are Still Entitled to Documentation from Employees Taking Federal Paid Sick Leave and/or Expanded FMLA Leave
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). These regulations provide guidance regarding the documentation required to support an employee’s request for paid leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA). To be clear, these …
Apr 24th, 2020Delivery of Special Education During a Pandemic
School districts across the State are working tirelessly to deliver education to students in new and alternative formats. The delivery of services in this new environment to students served by IEPs or 504 plans is especially challenging. While districts are charged with delivering a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, what that …
Apr 4th, 2020Practical Answers for Employers on the New Federal Coronavirus Laws: A Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Get your questions answered live on April 14, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (Eastern)! The legal landscape for employers seems to be changing daily in the face of this public health emergency. Adding to the stress we are all experiencing while trying to cope with this new reality, complex federal employment laws that we …
Mar 23rd, 2020Coronavirus Legal Update: What Employers Need to Know
While other potential legislation is being discussed and debated on Capitol Hill, the only federal law currently enacted to address the COVID-19-related employment issues is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). There are also State laws, administrative actions and executive orders about which employers need to become acquainted. The following is a summary of …
Mar 17th, 2020A Message to Clients and Friends of Ferrara Fiorenza PC regarding our Response to COVID-19 Issues
Dear Clients and Friends, We thought it was important to briefly inform the school and business communities we serve about our Firm’s internal response to the COVID-19 situation. While we have been working diligently to provide timely advice and counsel to our clients, we have taken certain steps at our Firm to safeguard the well-being …
Mar 11th, 2020Responding to the Coronavirus: The School Attorney’s Perspective
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a matter of great concern to the public at large and obviously to those involved with public education. The health of students, staff, others in the school community, and the broader community is a priority. The good news is that you are probably well equipped to manage this situation and you do …
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