Must employers provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA in response to the pandemic coronavirus situation? According to JAN (the Job Accommodation Network), the answer is YES. JAN announced it is hearing from many employers who are inquiring about their responsibilities under the ADA to accommodate employees who have concerns about exposure to the coronavirus. Per JAN, … Continue reading Is coronavirus considered a disability under ADA?
Year: 2020
DOL Releases Final Joint-Employer Rule
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Department of Labor (Department) announced a final rule to revise and update its regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule provides updated guidance for determining joint employer status when an employee performs work for his or her employer that simultaneously benefits … Continue reading DOL Releases Final Joint-Employer Rule
IRS Announces 2020 Standard Mileage Rates
On Dec. 31. 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel … Continue reading IRS Announces 2020 Standard Mileage Rates