Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 2, 2020 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has released updated guidance regarding qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) in relation to school closures and remote learning. We recommend that you review the full FFCRA FAQs, which can … Read more
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 18, 2020 On August 3, 2020, a New York federal court invalidated several key portions of Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) rules and guidance concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The court’s ruling significantly affects employers and expands the number of employees who are eligible for … Read more
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 10, 2020 In July, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released new model forms employers can use for leaves that employees take pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The Department has developed the optional-use forms which can be used by employers to provide required … Read more
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on June 8, 2019 In a recent Opinion letter of the United States Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) (FMLS 2019-1-A, March 14, 2019), the U.S. DOL made clear that employers and employees cannot delay the start of Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave. The Opinion was in response to … Read more
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on December 8, 2018 Effective March 18, 2019, the New York City Human Rights Law will be amended requiring New York City employers with 15 or more employees to provide their employees with reasonable unpaid or paid break time and a private space to express milk. Under the new … Read more
As you are aware, effective January 1, 2018 New York State enacted New York Paid Family Leave (PFL). As part of the implementation, PFL benefits are phased in over a four-year period. 2019 will mark year two of the implementation and PFL benefits will be significantly enhanced. Beginning January 1, 2019, the number of weeks … Read more