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Wiley's Employment team has been closely monitoring developments in Washington that impact employers who are facing tough decisions regarding their workforce, and has been working closely with all of our practices to develop both short-term and long-term strategies for navigating the COVID-19 crisis. See below for several recent insights that employers may find helpful:

• COVID-19 ALERT: Congress Prepares for America’s Reopening
• An Employer's Guide to State Reopening Orders
• COVID-19 Update: Reopening the Workplace

• DOL Issues Temporary Rule on FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements

• Coronavirus Relief Package: What Employers and Industries Need to Know

• An Employer’s Guide to State Closure Orders

• Where Do We Go From Here: An Employer's Guide to Options for Weathering the Storm

• UPDATE: President Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law

If you missed it, you can watch our recent webinars on employee rights and privacy during the pandemic, including health privacy issues and update on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Both are linked below.

Team

Todd A. Bromberg Chair

Christine E. Connelly Partner

Olaoluwaposi O. Oshinowo Special Counsel

Martha G. Vázquez Associate

Webinars

APRIL 29, 2020 | 1 P.M. ET

Clarification in the Time of COVID-19: Updates on the CARES Act and FFCRA

Wiley attorneys Thomas W. Antonucci, Todd A. Bromberg, Daniel B. Hassett, Jessica N. Rosenthal, and Martha G. Vázquez will discuss clarifications issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for businesses with fewer than 50 employees that may qualify for an exemption from the FFCRA leave requirements.

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April 1, 2020

Part Two: Employee Rights and Privacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Review of Key Laws and Best Practices

As the country confronts the coronavirus pandemic, discussions about personal health information have become more common, and companies will need to take special care to protect the rights and privacy of their employees. This webinar provides an overview of the legal framework relating to health information, both under federal law, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and state law. We also discuss confidentiality obligations more broadly, including best practices for discussing sensitive health matters. Finally, we provide updates on legislation in the pipeline, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This webinar addresses any questions stemming from Part One.

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March 26, 2020

Part One: Employee Rights and Privacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Review of Key Laws and Best Practices 

As the country confronts the coronavirus pandemic, discussions about personal health information have become more common, and companies will need to take special care to protect the rights and privacy of their employees. This webinar provides an overview of the legal framework relating to health information, both under federal law, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and state law. We also discuss confidentiality obligations more broadly, including best practices for discussing sensitive health matters. Finally, we provide updates on legislation in the pipeline, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This webinar is appropriate for in-house legal personnel, as well as team members who are responsible for overseeing a range of employee touchpoints, including those in Compliance and Human Resources. 

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