Face Coverings in North Carolina
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Executive Order, effective on September 4, 2020, will… Read More
Employment Law
North Carolina Moves to Phase 2.5
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Order became effective on September 4, 2020, and… Read More
President Trump Takes Executive Action Against COVID-19
On August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump signed one Executive Order and three Presidential Memoranda to boost economic aid as… Read More
Does an Employee Who Contracts COVID-19 at Work from a Co-Employee Have a Legal Remedy?
As more employers begin to open their doors and their employees return to work, unanticipated and unusual issues are likely… Read More
Paid Parental Leave for Summer Camp Closure
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) signed into law on March 18, 2020, established the Emergency Paid Sick… Read More
COVID-19 Update: Requirements for Personal Care, Grooming, and Tattoo Businesses During the Pandemic
Personal care, grooming, and tattoo businesses must follow the operating requirements spelled out in Executive Order No. 141. Failure to… Read More
What Happened to Essential Businesses? The COVID-19 Recovery Act and Limited Immunity during Phase 2
As businesses adapt in the wake of the pandemic, they may face legal action by customers or employees related to… Read More
EEOC Says NO to Mandatory Antibody Testing
On June 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Title VII Prevents Discrimination against Gay and Transgender Employees
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the most sweeping anti-discrimination law ever enacted in the United… Read More
Updated EEOC Guidelines for Getting Back to Business
As North Carolina continues to reopen, many employers are searching for guidance to protect themselves and their employees from COVID-19… Read More
