By Ethan Goemann and Noah Finkel
Employers have had to quickly pivot in numerous ways to keep their workplaces operating since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. One such way the workplace changed is through the introduction of COVID-19 screening tests for employees before they enter their employer’s place of business. Among other questions this spawned is whether such time
Continue Reading Courts Begin Ruling on Compensability of Covid-19 Screening Time
By Zheyao Li and Kevin Young
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. DOL has suspended its “continuous workday” rule for employees working from home as a result of COVID-19. This development has important implications for how small businesses may schedule and compensate non-exempt employees working from home due to the pandemic.
The wave of new law, new guidance on that law, and
Continue Reading WFH is the New Black, Part 2: The DOL Presses Pause on the “Continuous Workday” Rule
By Kevin Young and Zheyao Li
Seyfarth Synopsis: What a difference a couple of weeks make. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced change upon all aspects of society, and the workplace is no exception. Many workers who escaped layoffs or furloughs are now adjusting to a new normal: working from home. In this post, we explore best practices for mitigating the
Continue Reading WFH is the New Black: Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls as Work From Home Hits the COVID-19 Mainstream