In the weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak began, there has been an unprecedented onslaught of laws, regulations, guidance and other special provisions addressing how nursing facilities and other health care providers must handle their employees. From the well-publicized Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to rules from other state and federal agencies, it is easy for employers to lose track of all the new requirements. The information contained here is intended to help employers understand the changes that have been made in light of COVID-19, and also to provide tips when staff should stay home and when they should be at work. We answer a variety of COVID-19 employment questions and also provide downloadable policies, procedures and other information that will help employers navigate this new employment landscape.
The EEOC answered a number of common questions about vaccinating employees against COVID-19.
Again, we look to CDC guidelines and, again, there are two alternate approaches. • Under the “time-based” approach, an employee is...
The EEOC answered a number of common questions about vaccinating employees against COVID-19.
No. Employees should self-isolate at home if they are ill or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Employees should seek medical attention as...
This is the DOL’s form for Certification of Health Care Provider for an employee to use if needed to provide care for a family member who...
This is the DOL’s form to use when notifying an employee whether a request for FMLA leave has been approved...
This is the DOL’s form for Certification of Health Care Provider for an employee to use if unable to work due to the employee's own serious.
This is the DOL’s form for notifying an employee whether he or she meets the initial eligibility requirements for FMLA leave...
A policy for employers to implement modifications to their usual attendance/absenteeism policies reflecting recommended changes caused by...
A certification form for use by employers when returning employees to work following an illness during the COVID-19 pandemic...
