Updates & Resources

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has caused organizations around the world to experience disruptions to their normal course of business. Common problems include mandatory remote work, business closures and quarantines, travel restrictions and breakdowns in the supply chain. The issues caused by the pandemic have raised an important question for many businesses: Does the COVID-19 global pandemic qualify as a “force majeure” event for purposes of their business contracts?

On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued three new opinion letters to clarify how employers should account for incentive payments and imputed income in an employee’s regular rate of pay.

In response to the national emergency brought by the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued temporary license-renewal waivers to help states and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers assist with relief efforts.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address exemptions to the paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires covered employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.