COVID-19 Alerts

Client Alert – United States Department of Labor Issues Q&As on the FFCRA’s Paid Parental Leave Provisions

Client Alert – United States Department of Labor Issues Q&As on the FFCRA’s Paid Parental Leave Provisions 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) answered some key questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (“FFCRA”), which we covered in an earlier post here.  While…

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Client Alert – A Pointed Labor and Employment Discussion Regarding COVID-19 and Groundbreaking Laws

Client Alert – A Pointed Labor and Employment Discussion Regarding COVID-19 and Groundbreaking Laws 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

Walsh attorney Caitlin P. Cascino is offering businesses some clarity around COVID-19’s fast-moving workplace regulations at a webinar tomorrow, 3/31/20 at 12 noon CDT, hosted by the International Association of…

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Client Alert – CARES Act Contains Several Key Bankruptcy-Related Provisions Aimed at Helping Consumers & Small Businesses

Client Alert – CARES Act Contains Several Key Bankruptcy-Related Provisions Aimed at Helping Consumers & Small Businesses 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 27, 2020, the much-anticipated Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law.  In addition to a myriad of other economic relief measures aimed…

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Client Alert – Disabled Students May Be Entitled to Compensatory Education After COVID-19 Crisis

Client Alert – Disabled Students May Be Entitled to Compensatory Education After COVID-19 Crisis 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (“USDOE”) issued guidance addressing the risk of Coronavirus/COVID-19 in schools while protecting the rights of students with disabilities.  As a general…

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Client Alert – Governor Phil Murphy Signs S2304 Into Law Expanding New Jersey’s Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Client Alert – Governor Phil Murphy Signs S2304 Into Law Expanding New Jersey’s Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 25, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S2304, a bill intended to broaden the availability of access to benefits under the state’s Temporary Disability Insurance (“TDI”) and…

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Client Alert – U.S. Department of Labor Issues First Set of Regulations to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Client Alert – U.S. Department of Labor Issues First Set of Regulations to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) began issuing implementing regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  The first set of regulations state that the…

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Client Alert – House Democrats’ Third COVID-19 Response Bill Includes $40 Billion for Schools and Universities

Client Alert – House Democrats’ Third COVID-19 Response Bill Includes $40 Billion for Schools and Universities 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

While negotiations continue on the United State Senate’s COVID-19 emergency relief bill, Democrats in the House of Representatives have unveiled their own stimulus plan.  The Democrats’ response bill, which is…

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Client Alert – Department Of Education Guidance For Students With Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency

Client Alert – Department Of Education Guidance For Students With Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued guidance to schools about addressing the risk of COVID-19 in schools while protecting the rights of students with disabilities.  As…

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Client Alert – New Jersey Governor Signs 16 Bills Into Law Related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 Emergency

Client Alert – New Jersey Governor Signs 16 Bills Into Law Related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 Emergency 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 20, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a suite of 16 bills into law aimed at assisting New Jersey in dealing with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 health emergency.  The…

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Client Alert – Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 Signed Into Law

Client Alert – Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 Signed Into Law 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On the evening of March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201.  The new law includes the Emergency Family and Medical Leave…

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