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On March 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE Order”) to ensure safety for residents across New York State. Effective 8PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, all statewide non-essential businesses must close all in-person operations.

Michael L. Stevens

As more and more states order businesses to close their physical locations because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, employers are being encouraged by the federal and state governments to work remotely and not have their employees report to worksites unless they fit into the definition of essential

Michael L. Stevens

On March 18, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate 8091 providing for paid sick leave, family leave, and certain disability leave for employees affected by mandatory or precautionary orders to quarantine or isolate due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Byron Dorgan*, Philip S. English*, Oliver Spurgeon III*, Jon S. Bouker, Dan H. Renberg, Richard J. Krainin, Jeffrey B. Tate , Linda M. Jackson, Laura E. Doyle*, Alexandra M. Romero, Justin A. Goldberg

After midnight on the East Coast on Wednesday, March 25, negotiators from the U.S. Congress and Trump Administration finally agreed to the framework of a historic $2 trillion bill. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) constitutes a new Marshall Plan for our nation.

Russell P. McRory

On Friday, March 20, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7H, effective 8 PM, March 23. 

Russell P. McRory

On Monday, March 23, Governor Inslee signed the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Executive Order, effective midnight, March 25. 

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order (the “Order”) that as of noon, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, “all businesses and organizations that do not provide ‘COVID-19 Essential Services’ [must] close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customer

Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Nadia Patel

Yesterday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued a state-wide order aimed at promoting health and safety and reducing COVID-19’s spread. The order, which goes into effect today at 11:59 p.m., bans all gatherings of more than 10 people and mandates that certain non-essential businesses close. 

Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Gus N. Paras

Found below is the current status for state and local orders impacting employers across the country.

Russell P. McRory, Michael P. McMahan

On Saturday, March 21, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 107, effective 9 PM that day. 

Aaron H. Jacoby, Lisa Singer

The California New Car Dealers Association has requested a memo regarding online vehicle sales, home delivery and remote work for vehicle salespersons. Below is our executive summary followed by a brief discussion.

Henry Morris, Jr., Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson

With COVID-19 diagnosed in 21 of Maryland’s 24 counties and the disease’s death toll increasing, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued another order designed to stem the virus’s spread. Effective at 5:00 on Monday evening, all “non-essential businesses” closed until the state of emergency ends.

David R. Hamill

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting all elements of society – with changes coming every day. These changes include the import, trade and transportation sectors. We will keep you updated on these changes as they occur.

Russell P. McRory, Daisy Sexton

On Friday, March 20, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE,” Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency).

Nancy J. Puleo, Lauren C. Schaefer

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment (DUA) has taken steps to streamline the process for securing unemployment benefits in light of increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elizabeth Satarov

What Does This Mean For Legal Proceedings in New York State?

Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov

As noted in our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, as businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, COVID-19 insurance claims will proliferate, likely affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and

Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Henry Morris, Jr.

The disruptions resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic present difficult questions for many employers who must decide whether to close offices, furlough employees, or layoff all or part of their workforce.

Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Alexandra M. Romero

On March 18, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. The statute, which the City Council passed unanimously, contains two major workforce protections applicable to employers in the District of Columbia.  

Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov

Employers and workers’ compensation insurers face a potentially huge number of claims for coverage by employees sickened with the coronavirus. State workers’ compensation statutes, however, will erect significant evidentiary hurdles which those claimants must overcome.

Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson

Earlier this week, we published an Alert that reviews the EEOC’s recent guidance entitled What Employers Should Know about the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19. This Alert reviews the additional guidance that the EEOC issued on March 19.

Jon S. Bouker, Dan H. Renberg, Aaron H. Jacoby, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Byron Dorgan*, Philip S. English*, Oliver Spurgeon III*, Alexandra M. Romero

After a short delay due to opposition among Senate Republicans, Congressional leaders in Washington have passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—the second comprehensive spending package in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov

Further to our previously issued insurance Legal Alerts concerning potential coverage for coronavirus-related claims, we now focus on recent action by insurance regulators—in particular, Maryland.

Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov

As businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, it is a certainty that the COVID-19 virus will engender a plethora of insurance claims affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and general liability coverages.

Aaron H. Jacoby

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