AMERICAS

[New Jersey] COVID-19 anti-retaliation law regulations implemented [New Jersey] COVID-19 anti-retaliation law regulations implemented

On March 20, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation prohibiting employers from taking any adverse employment action against...
22 Apr 2020

[US] The gig economy is keeping America open [US] The gig economy is keeping America open

While the COVID-19 pandemic presents dramatic economic and health challenges, the gig economy and the third-party food-delivery companies on its...
17 Apr 2020

[Oregon] Financial support website for thousands without work in the state [Oregon] Financial support website for thousands without work in the state

This online support follows the recent passing by Congress of the economic rescue package known as the ‘Cares Act’. The...
17 Apr 2020

[US] States begin to implement $600 unemployment benefit [US] States begin to implement $600 unemployment benefit

States across America are beginning to implement the historic enhancement of unemployment benefits that Congress included in its $2.2 trillion...
16 Apr 2020

[US] Salaries cut and workers furloughed as Tesla manage pandemic costs [US] Salaries cut and workers furloughed as Tesla manage pandemic costs

On April 13, Tesla will cut the wages for all salaried employees in the US and place hourly workers on...
15 Apr 2020

[US] How the CARES Act protects workers [US] How the CARES Act protects workers

As the coronavirus crisis continues to impact the United States, and the world, the government has intervened with support for...
14 Apr 2020

[US] COVID-19 quarantine leave for employees in New York State [US] COVID-19 quarantine leave for employees in New York State

New York enacted a new law on March 18 which provides compensation and job-protected leave to any employee in New...
25 Mar 2020