NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS AND FLORIDA’S SAFER-AT-HOME ORDER IN PLACE

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Today is the day! Both the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s Extended Family Medical Leave (E-FMLA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (E-PSL) are effective today, April 1, 2020. Make sure your notice is posted and you have policies in place for both E-FMLA and E-PSL so you can demonstrate compliance.

On top of these new federal laws, today Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide shutdown executive order. The order will be effective from 12:01am on April 3, 2020 through April 30, 2020.  The order requires that all persons in Florida “shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities.” 

The Governor’s 34-page order outlines essential services businesses that may remain operational and essential activities Floridians may participate in. The order must be read in conjunction with any local orders that have been issued in your county and municipality.  If you have any questions on how this order affects your business please reach out to the firm.

If you’d still like more information, below are 2 webinars I participated in that focus on supporting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As you face the day to day questions of balancing business concerns, the law, and health and safety, the firm is here to assist in any way we can. Please email me for more information.