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Shareholder Andrès J. Gallegos recently was a co-presenter on the topic of The History of the Disability Rights Movement at the ADA 25 Greater Chicago Leadership Institute, a not-for-profit that provides training to persons with disabilities to assume roles on civic boards.
By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law a $2.2 trillion dollar financial relief package called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The Act is aimed at combatting the tremendous economic impact COVID-19 has had on the United States economy. In addition to providing… Read more »
Even during the current COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know that you are not alone. We stand with our clients and communities during this challenging time and hope for everyone’s continued health and safety. As new business challenges are occurring almost hourly and laws and regulations are changing daily, it is more difficult to… Read more »
By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. After last week’s passage of the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLE), employers have wanted guidance on the timing of reimbursement by the federal government for any paid leave they provide after the law goes into effect on April 2nd. Many worry they won’t have the cash flow… Read more »
By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. A new federal law, called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, was recently passed. It requires employers to give paid sick leave to their employees related to the COVID-19 virus. The law takes effect April 2, 2020. Another new law, called the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act,… Read more »
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By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed by the House was passed by the Senate as the “Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) of 2020” and signed into law by the President. The new measure gives workers two weeks of paid sick leave if… Read more »
By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. Employers with less than 500 employees would be required to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for employees impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) but will be given a tax credit in return under an emergency bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this weekend. The… Read more »
By: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. RD has prepared a list of some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we have received during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Employers should also consult the FAQ sheets prepared by both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Travel Restrictions … Read more »
RD values your continued loyalty and shares your concerns about the health and safety of our employees, clients, and visitors during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are committed to being responsive to the needs of our employees and clients as the situation evolves and are taking the following extra precautions to keep all individuals,… Read more »