EMPLOYMENT LAWS DURING COVID-19
By: Sean F. Darke, Esq. With the United States workforce changing every day due to the spread of COVID-19, the following will provide…
My Employee is Subject to a “Shelter-in-Place” Order – What Do I Do Now?
By Carlos Arévalo – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As we continue to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with potentially…
EEOC GUIDANCE on the Impact of the ADA on COVID-19 Preventative Measures
By Michael Wong –SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As you know by now, COVID-19 is changing things on a daily, if not hourly or minute…
OSHA Guidance over COVID-19
By Bradley Smith, Keefe Campbell Biery & Associates, keefe-law.com This week, OSHA released new guidance for U.S. employers, giving recommendations on how to reduce worker…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Means For Employers
By SmithAmundsen’s COVID-19 Task Force On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 6201 (HR6201). The legislation seeks to protect private…
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Five Questions and Answers for Employers
The coronavirus outbreak, known as COVID-19, has been spreading around the world, including the United States. Employers must respond in rapid fashion and…
Reciprocal Program with Vietnam
By Whitney Barnes, Director of Communication and Advocacy, Illinois Chamber of Commerce This year, the Chamber participated in the American Council of Young…
CDC Issues Guidance on the Coronavirus for Employers
By Suzannah Wilson Overholt – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) slowly appears outside China, employers should take precautions…
The Legal Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and Recruiting
By Allison P. Sues – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As employers seek to reduce costs and time in the hiring process through artificial…
USCIS Releases New Form I-9
By Sara Zorich – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of…