Does contraction of COVID-19 implicate employee rights under the ADA? Generally, no. Temporary, non-chronic impairments with little or no long-term impact (e.g., broken limbs, sprained joints, concussions, appendicitis, pneumonia, and […]
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES Our employees have been furloughed and are not actively working right now. Are they still eligible for coverage under our group health plan? You need
Can we ask an employee to stay home or leave work if they exhibit symptoms of COVID-19? Yes. Employers are permitted to ask employees exhibiting the signs and symptoms of
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Must we keep paying our employees if they are not working? Under the federal and state wage and hour laws, minimum wage and overtime requirements attach to hours worked in
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by Stacey Nakasian | Duffy & Sweeney is helping clients take advantage of the COVID-19 Non-Liquidating Receivership Program recently established by the Rhode Island Superior Court. Under that program, qualifying
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UPDATED APRIL 4, 2020 | During this business crisis, we are actively assisting many of our clients determine their eligibility for the PPP loan program enacted under the CARES Act,
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By Gregory Tumolo | UPDATED April 2, 2020 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The new law takes effect on
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By Stacey Nakasian | As Rhode Island continues to take steps to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, business owners across the Ocean State are concerned about the potential
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by Jean Harrington & Michael Sweeney | Sellers in private M&A transactions often express fear of post-closing disputes which may cause them to give back their proceeds. Representation and Warranty
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By Gregory Tumolo | Most human resource professionals can recite from memory the so-called “Golden Rule” of HR—DOCUMENT EVERYTHING! However, many managers and HR professionals involved in performance management and
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