Back to School and FFCRA Leave
As schools start the year either fully remote or with a hybrid learning model that includes a mix of in-person and remote learning, employers are certain to face questions about the applicability of Families First [...]
Influenza Vaccinations Required For All Massachusetts Students
Last month, the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that all Massachusetts students will be required to get a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020. The mandatory immunization requirement aims to reduce the overall impact [...]
Governor Baker Signs Order Allowing Remote Learning Pods
In response to the fact that many schools across the state will be starting remotely or with a combination of in-person and remote instruction (hybrid model), the Baker administration has taken action to allow families [...]
COVID-19 Client Advisor (July 27, 2020)
Its been a busy week. Perhaps the most significant development since our last Advisor is the Governor’s passage on Friday of a new travel advisory mandating a 14 quarantine. Also on Friday, the House passed [...]
US Dept. of Labor has Issued Guidance and the FFCRA Employee Rights Notice (revised 7/27/2020)
The US Department of Labor has issued guidance and employee notices consistent with its obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Governor Baker Announces Mandatory Quarantine for those Entering State
Earlier today Gov. Charlie Baker established a new mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Massachusetts or returning to the state from anywhere except lower risk states. The new order, effective August 1, is the [...]