On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and...
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Employers Council COVID-19 Resources
Employers Council is working hard to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news and resources. To that end, we have created a dedicated Coronavirus...
COVID-19: Steps Employers Should Consider Now
State and local protective orders are multiplying. Most are requiring social distancing when employees are at work. If your workplace is still open, consider what...
CARES Act Suspends Garnishments on Some Federal Student Loans For Six Months
Employers can be ordered to garnish their employees’ earnings to collect on defaulted student loans. Two federal laws allow for such deductions: The Higher Education...
New COVID-19 Resources for help with FFCRA
Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the required posters and additional guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). They also added...
The CARES Act for COVID-19 relief: What Employers Need to Know
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains $2 trillion in financial relief for both individuals and businesses. President Trump signed it...
COVID-19 CARES Act Expands Unemployment Benefits
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) uses expanded unemployment as a way to provide relief for unemployed Americans and state unemployment...
President Trump Signs New COVID-19 Legislation
March 27, 2020 Congress approved, and President Trump has signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The...
DOL Releases New Guidance Regarding the FFCRA
The President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, 2020, and it goes into effect on April 1, 2020. Note that...
State Governors Issue Different Executive Orders
Colorado's Order is the most comprehensive and is discussed below. Currently, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming are not under similar orders. Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued an...