Impacts of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation

By Michael Byrne Ohio employers are forced to handle a multitude of unprecedented challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. With regard to the issue of workers’ compensation, Ohio employers should be aware of several proposed and enacted…

Dental Board Return To Practice Guidelines

On April 27, 2020, the Governor announced the schedule for businesses to return to operations to include the re-opening of dental practices for all dental procedures effective May 1. The return to practice includes strict adherence to Ohio Administrative…

COVID-19 and the ADA, EEOC Answers Employers’ Questions

The global impact of COVID-19 has led to many questions about ensuring workplace safety while also complying with anti-discrimination law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has offered guidance on such topics with a publication…

FFCRA Regulations Finalized by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized the recently issued FFCRA regulations which have been formally added to the federal register as Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, 85 Fed. Reg. 19326 (April 6, 2020)…

Highlights from Temporary FFCRA Regulations

The Secretary of Labor recently issued temporary regulations under 29 CFR Part 826 regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The new regulations further explain the FFCRA including “The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act”,…