The Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division has issued a “Temporary Rule” providing additional guidance and definition to the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA). This rule went into effect...

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today suspended, at least temporarily, the need for an Affidavit when filing Form LIBC-751 “Notification of Suspension or Modification Pursuant to Sections 413(C)...

COVID-19 has dramatically tightened the truckload capacity in the United States, but the federal and state governments are committed to keeping the supply chain moving. As spot market truckload...

On March 23, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia issued General Order #3 that cancels jury matters and generally limits in-person court appearances between...

In the wake of COVID-19, the PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation recently posted some instructions on WCAIS to assist PA adjusters in filing forms: In alliance with the Governor’s objectives to...

As we approach the effective date of the recently passed, Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), on April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor has provided some guidance and potential relief to...

Late last week, the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” commonly referred to as the “CARES.” While this law included unprecedented stimulus to a wide range...

This Wednesday, April 1, 2020 The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act becomes effective. This legislation, provides, in part, for Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave in...

The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) was signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020. Based on recent Department of Labor Guidance, the FFCRA will take effect on April 1,...

There have been many changes to the laws and regulations governing the healthcare industry in response to the COVID-19 emergency. In Pennsylvania, the Governor has granted requests to suspend...

The Department of Labor has issued its guidance to the FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT ( FFCRA ) through Fact Sheets and a detailed Question & Answer Document. According to our review,...

Executive Order 202.6, New York on PAUSE , which took effect on March 22, 2020, directed that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions. The purpose of this ...

Beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, all non-essential businesses in West Virginia will close. The purpose of the closure is to attempt to slow-down the spread of COVID-19....

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has declared a Judicial Emergency in West Virginia from March 23, 2020 until April 10, 2020. The Court has ordered that any filing deadlines that were...

Due to the recently declared National Emergency, the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner issued a COVID-19 Insurance Emergency Declaration which suspends the normal time frames for administering...

The federal government has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, (FFCRA), signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020. Not only does the bill provide for a number of...

An influx of new medical provider claims in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Court is imminent following a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. On February 3, 2020, the Supreme...

We are all aware of the on-going implications to employers as the Coronavirus, both confirmed cases and concerns from employers and employees alike, spreads rapidly across our region. Cipriani ...

We are all aware of the on-going implications to employers as the Coronavirus, both confirmed cases and concerns from employers and employees alike, spreads rapidly across our region. Cipriani ...

On March 11, 2020, President Trump delivered an Oval Office address intended to confront the issues surrounding the Coronavirus. In his address, President Trump outlined a three-stage plan for...