Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act March 25, 2020 Charlot F. Wood Firm News The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its “first round” of guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on March 24, in the form of Q&A. The DOL indicated that it will be issuing additional guidance on a “rolling basis” to help people prepare for the law to go into effect on April 1, 2020. A model notice is expected to be published on March 25, and the DOL will also issue additional Q&A and fact sheets this week. A few key points from the March 24 Q&A:
NC's Executive Order Expands Unemployment Benefits Related to Coronavirus Claims March 17, 2020 Charlot F. Wood Firm News Governor Cooper is issuing an Executive Order today, ordering that starting at 5:00 pm today, bars and restaurants may only provide take-out and delivery, but no in-restaurant dining as an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Order also provides some current modifications to state unemployment procedures and eligibility. Specifically, the Order makes the following 5 changes:
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