COVID-19 RESOURCES

COVID-19 FAQs

In the face of the COVID-19 emergency, employers are struggling with many questions about the impact in the workplace. This document provides answers to many Frequently Asked Questions. As this is a fast-moving and volatile situation, we will be constantly updating this document.
What Does Governor Hogan’s “Stay-at-Home” Order Mean for Employers?

Governor Hogan has issued an Executive Order, effective 8:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, requiring all Maryland residents to stay at home except to conduct essential activities.
To Avoid Job and Wage Cuts CARES Act Funds Payrolls

Under the “Paycheck Protection Program” the federal government will essentially give an employer 2.5 times its monthly payroll, to use for paying wages, rent, mortgage interest and utilities.
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Its Impact on Unemployment Insurance

The CARES Act imposes important new requirements on the Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program.
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Becomes Law

President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion bill that contains provisions that will provide relief to businesses and individuals negatively impacted by the recent pandemic.
DOL Explains Small Business, Healthcare Provider and Emergency Responder Exemptions to Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and Many Other Things

The U.S. Department of Labor updated its Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers on March 28, 2020 to provide guidance on a number of key issues.
DOL Answers More Burning Questions and Provides a Poster About Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 26, 2020, the Department of Labor updated its Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers to provide more guidance about the paid sick leave and expanded FMLA requirements under the FFCRA.
DOL Provides Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Department of Labor has issued several resources on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: a fact sheet for employers, a fact sheet for employees and a Questions and Answers resource.

EEOC Declares COVID-19 a “Direct Threat,” Updates 2009 Pandemic Guidance

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has declared it a “direct threat,” thereby loosening the restrictions on employee medical testing and inquiries under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Has Been Signed Into Law– What This Means for Employers

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. This law makes sweeping changes to an employer’s legal obligations
A Note to our Valued Clients During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The attorneys at Shawe Rosenthal LLP have been working around the clock to keep our clients up-to-date on the developments on the COVID-19 pandemic, as we know it greatly affects employers, their employees and their workplace.

NEWS & EVENTS

Shawe Rosenthal was the guest author for a blog on the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s website

Fiona W. Ong Offered Guidance to Business Owners

Fiona W. Ong and Elizabeth Torphy-Donzella Participated in a Maryland Chamber of Commerce Conference Call

Mark J. Swerdlin and Fiona W. Ong conducted a webinar for hrsimple.com

Mark J. Swerdlin and Fiona W. Ong were featured in a March 18, 2020 Baltimore Business Journal article

Teresa D. Teare and Paul D. Burgin Successfully Defended a Residential Program

Webinar Recording: Coronavirus in the Workplace and Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Coronavirus in the Workplace and Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Eric Hemmendinger submitted comments on DOL proposed rule

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