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
Employment Law
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
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: What PPP Loan Recipients Need to Know
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act into law. After a lengthy discussion in Congress,… Read More
SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application: What You Need to Know
The June 5, 2020 update to the PPP Flexibility Act can be found here. On May 15, 2020, the Small… Read More
Bringing Employees Back – Job Offers to Maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness
Bringing Employees Back – Job Offers to Maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness By Benton Toups and Zack Anstett The June 5,… Read More
