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Department of Labor Clarifies Exemptions to Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

As you know from our previous updates, on March 18, 2020, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The Department of Labor …

New COVID-19 Resources for Employers

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, we write to share the latest updates that may affect your business and employees. Washington State Employment Security Department COVID-19 …

Emergency Paid Leave Laws Go Into Effect on April 2, 2020

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, on the evening of March 18, 2020, the President signed into law two emergency paid leave laws intended to provide …

Resources for Contracts & Insurance Coverage That May Be Impacted By the COVID-19 Outbreak

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

In the wake of the current COVID-19 crisis, businesses have invariably begun to wonder what kind of recourse they might have if they suffer losses or are …

CH& COVID-19 Response

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

To our clients: Our community is facing unprecedented challenges due to the impact of COVID-19.  As this situation develops, we will all continue to face issues that …

Resources to Support Your Employees During the COVID-19 Outbreak

March 2020 | Client Alerts |

In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many clients have asked us about what benefits may be available to employees under certain scenarios. Does Washington’s Paid Family …

Client Alert: It’s About (Over)time – The Sequel

December 2019 | Client Alerts |

Washington State implements new “overtime rules” that may effect the exempt status of thousands of Washington State employees As avid subscribers to CH& employment updates, you recently …

Client Alert: It’s About (Over)time – New U.S. DOL Rule Raises Minimum Salary for Exempt Employees

November 2019 | Client Alerts |

Effective January 1, 2020: Exempt employees that earn less than $35,568 per year will be entitled to overtime under the new U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) “overtime …