PROVIDE FFCRA LEAVE AND NOTICE STARTING TODAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Remember to provide required Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave and post the Notice of Employee Rights today. All covered employers must provide leave to eligible employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and post the Notice of Employee...
COVID-19 UPDATE: CARES ACT AND DOL RELEASES ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In the past few days, two significant legal developments occurred which will impact employers and small businesses. On Friday, March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law. The CARES Act provides more than $2...
COVID-19 UPDATE: DOL Questions and Answers
Yesterday, March 26th 2020, the DOL issued guidance entitled “Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers” which answered many outstanding questions about leave being provided under the Families First Coronavrius Response Act. The Q&A provides...
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BAYLOR EVNEN: FAMILY FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT SUMMARY AND EMPLOYER CONSIDERATIONS
We know many of our clients have been responding to the rapidly-evolving circumstances created by COVID-19. We have appreciated the opportunity to partner with many of you in addressing your organization’s response to this pandemic and issues such as remote work...
IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN IOWA
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an Order noting that for any in person hearings scheduled between March 18, 2020 through “at least” June 16, 2020, the same shall be done telephonically and no longer in person. Essentially, in an effort to prevent contact,...
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BAYLOR EVNEN
With the rapidly changing circumstances due to the coronavirus, we are attentive to the concerns on the minds of many of our clients. While we are hopeful that the virus does not continue to intensify, we are taking all steps we can to ensure business continuity for...
DELEGATED DECISIONS ARE STILL FINAL AGENCY ORDERS
Recently, the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a decision made by a Deputy, when delegated by the Commissioner, has the effect of a Final Decision, even if not endorsed by the Commissioner. In Harrod, a hearing was first held before a deputy commissioner pursuant to...
BAYLOR EVNEN ATTORNEYS TO SPEAK AT NEBRASKA’S WOMEN LEAD 2020 CONFERENCE
Baylor Evnen attorneys Emily Motto and Kate Martz were invited to speak at the University of Nebraska’s Women Lead 2020 Conference. This conference is a partnership between the College of Business and College of Law and will feature women in law, business, government,...
ATTORNEY EMILY MOTTO INVITED TO FDCC
Baylor Evnen is proud to announce that attorney Emily Motto was recently invited to join the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is composed of recognized leaders of the legal community who have achieved professional distinction, and is...
2020 NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATION
NEW BILL INTRODUCTIONS – HEARINGS Committee hearings began January 21st and will continue through the latter part of February. As discussed below, note that three workers’ compensation bills—LB 846, LB 926 and LB 963—will be heard by the Business and Labor Committee...