Employers with 100+ employees must begin rolling out new COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements, per OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

By Nicole MurpheyUpdated 12/22/21 On December 17, 2021, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit revived the OSHA ETS mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. This has… Read More

NC Employers: 3 Important Changes to Pay Notice and Final Wages for Separated Employees

By Nicole Murphey On July 8, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 208 (SB 208), which amended portions of the NC Wage and Hour Act regarding pay… Read More

Can Employers Require Their Employees to Get Vaccinated?

By Nicole Murphey Among the most common hot topic items is, of course, if employers can legally require their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The quick answer is: Yes, but… Read More

Are You Required to Pay COVID-related Sick Leave?

By Nicole Murphey, Employment Attorney The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that required all private employers with 1 to 499 employees to provide paid, job-protected leave for COVID-19-related reasons… Read More

FAQs: What If My Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19?

By Nicole Murphey Question: I run a small business with fewer than 50 employees. One of my employees tested positive for COVID-19 and is demanding “COVID sick pay.” Am I required… Read More

Stay-At-Home or Shelter-In-Place Orders are NOT the Same Thing as Quarantine

Several clients have recently contacted us to ask questions about the new Emergency Family and Medical Leave employee rights which were passed last week. You can download a white paper with detailed analysis on the… Read More

Employer’s Guide to Navigating COVID-19

By Nicole Murphy As an increasing number of businesses must make tough decisions regarding if and how their employees should work, we seek to be a helpful resource for employers. We’ve compiled information… Read More

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