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This post was updated March 29, 2020. Updates are shown in red.  This post discusses the changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) created by the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act for employers in the healthcare industry. For information about potential business financial assistance and tax…

This post was updated March 26 based on subsequent DOL guidance. Updates are shown in red.  Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) to provide emergency family and medical leave broader than the current Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid sick leave to certain employees affected…

On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis declared Florida in a state of emergency due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As of March 20, 2020, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed over 500 Florida residents have tested positive for the virus. Due to the spread of COVID-19,…

This post has been updated as of March 19 with the latest information available. Updates are noted in bold red text throughout.  Given the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus (“COVID-19”) epidemic, employers in all fields want some practical guidance on how to address this situation. Regardless of field, employers…

Relief for American taxpayers amid the COVID-19 outbreak came in two forms on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. First, IRS action to postpone the April 15 income tax payment deadline. Second, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), which provides for a refundable payroll tax credit for small…