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Pear Deck, an Iowa-city based educational technology company that Davis Brown has counseled since incorporation in 2015, has been acquired by GoGuardian. Read More »
Q: I have an employee who is out on vacation and has now called in because they have tested positive for COVID. Is that vacation leave or FFCRA leave? Read More »
I have an employee who plans to go out on leave for surgery but has been told by his physician he has to quarantine for five days prior to surgery because of COVID-19. Is this leave covered under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave component of the FFCRA or FMLA?
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The Governor's most recent proclamation directs Iowa businesses and employers to take appropriate precautions to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. Read More »
In a press conference on September 29, IDPH changed its definition of "close" contact to exclude individuals who are wearing masks. Read More »
There is a real possibility that the U.S. will approve a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months; however, there is debate as to when the vaccine will become public. When that happens, employers will face the question of whether to require employees to be vaccinated and need to start planning now. Read More »
With many families facing uncertainty involving their children's schools, the applicability of the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (E-FMLEA) provided under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) is likely. Read More »
During the pandemic, more employers may turn to temporary employees, but they should pay careful attention to the circumstances in which the law's definition of temporary will impact an employer's obligations. Simply calling someone temporary doesn't make them temporary when they work for an extended period. Read More »
Many businesses and offices have or are considering requiring customers and visitors to wear masks. Suggestions for businesses considering a mask requirement to reduce risk of aggression, violence, or lawsuit. Read More »
Whether to save money on office space leasing or to reduce the risk of disease transmission, many companies are evaluating their options to move to remote work. Before jumping in, there are a few employment law notes to consider. Read More »
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