Question of the Day: School-Related FFCRA Leave Requests
By Emily S. Pontius and Kendra D. Simmons
How should employers handle requests for FFCRA leave related to schools starting with online, hybrid and optional online programs?
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Emily is an experienced advisor and litigator for employers.
Emily defends employers against allegations of sex discrimination, age discrimination, race discrimination, FMLA and ADA violations, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and tortious interference.
To help employers maintain a productive workplace and avoid litigation, Emily partners with clients to provide supervisor and manager training, investigate internal discrimination complaints, provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees, and navigate issues surrounding family and medical leave.
Emily works with employers of all sizes and has experience with for-profit corporations, non-profit organizations and cooperatives. She also provides specialized advice and litigates on behalf of colleges and universities in disputes concerning faculty discipline, tenure and promotion, student conduct, and accommodation of students with disabilities. Prior to practicing law, Emily worked in higher education administration, supervising employees and gaining director-level experience in student judicial affairs and residence life. She draws on this experience when working with higher education clients.
August 28, 2020
By Emily S. Pontius and Kendra D. Simmons
How should employers handle requests for FFCRA leave related to schools starting with online, hybrid and optional online programs?
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Should an employer respond to a report that an employee has made racist or other offensive remarks online?
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April 22, 2020
By Mary M. Krakow and Emily S. Pontius
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April 10, 2020
By Emily S. Pontius and Erin M. Edgerton
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April 1, 2020
By Emily S. Pontius and Olivia N. Norwood
What is the process for obtaining the tax credit for COVID-19 related leave paid under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?
March 27, 2020
By Emily S. Pontius and Kendra D. Simmons
What do we need to know about the DOL’s Families First Act Model Notice and what do we need to do now?
March 20, 2020
By Pamela Abbate-Dattilo, Emily S. Pontius and Erin M. Edgerton
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act became federal law. The Act’s employment provisions apply to all government employers and private employers with fewer than 500 employees.