OUT IN FRONT: NEW LAW SETS HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR VIRGINIA EMPLOYERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) have put into place an Emergency Temporary…
UPDATE: COVID-19 Effect On Civil Litigation
UPDATE: On May 6, 2020, the Virginia Supreme Court (SCOVA) entered an order extending the current judicial emergency (discussed in our previous blog posts) through June 7, 2020.
UPDATE: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The President is expected to quickly sign the package entitled the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPHCE) into law, which represents the fourth bill to move through Congress over the last two months to address the pandemic.
COVID-Related Nursing Home Litigation
Nursing homes throughout the country have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, making headlines as outbreaks wreak havoc within the facilities.
UPDATE: COVID-19 Effect On Civil Litigation
UPDATE: On April 10, 2020, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a memorandum stating that Virginia state court judges may, in their discretion and with the consent of the parties, conduct any civil or criminal matter by electronic video or telephonic communication.
Child Support & Coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) (“coronavirus”) has impacted many Virginian’s employment and income. If you are a parent paying child support pursuant to a child support order, you may be concerned about your ability to make your child support payments during these uncertain times.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The CARES Act includes several provisions of significance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 as well as lenders qualified to provide such businesses with loans and other financial assistance.
New Guidance For Employers: Expanded FMLA, Using Existing Leave, And Other Updates
The Department of Labor issued temporary regulations on April 1, 2020 for the paid sick leave and expanded FMLA provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)
COVID-19 Effect On Civil Litigation
On March 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of Virginia declared a judicial emergency and entered an order placing number of restrictions on courts throughout the Commonwealth.
Custody And Visitation During COVID-19 Stay At Home Order
During these uncertain times, many parents and custodial caretakers wonder how the coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols impact their court ordered custody and visitation arrangements.
Part 2: The Small Business Exemption And Other Key Takeaways For Employers From Updated Guidance On The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 28, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published further guidance on certain provisions of the paid sick leave and expanded FMLA provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which goes into effect on April 1, 2020.