California Department of Insurance Issues COVID-19 Bulletins Addressing (i) 60-Day Grace Period for Premiums; Expiration of Drivers Licenses; (ii) Alternative Payment Methods; and (iii) Accounting for Extraordinary Circumstances in Evaluating Claims Handling
3/20/20
By: Zach Moura
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued three notices to insurers on March 18, 2020 related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all aimed at ameliorating the pandemic’s impact on the both insurers and insureds.
The first notice …
HHS Waives Some HIPAA Sanctions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
3/20/20
By: David Cole
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued two important bulletins this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Each one announced that OCR will temporarily waive certain sanctions and penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA Rules to …
U.S. Department of Labor Issues COVID-19 Guidance on FLSA and FMLA
3/20/20
By: Catherine Scott
As the federal government continues to grapple with questions from employers regarding COVID-19, the federal agencies have begun to roll out new guidance. The latest comes from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which has issued guidance …
What Rhode Island Employers Should Know About COVID-19
3/19/20
By: Jennifer Markowski and Catherine Scott
Governor Gina Raimondo has declared a state of emergency in the state of Rhode Island and implemented certain measures, such as the closing of public schools through April 3, that have a direct effect …
COVID-19 Closes Schools Across the United States: United States Department of Education Releases New Guidance for Schools During Coronavirus Outbreak
3/19/20
By: Tia J. Combs
Many schools across the county have closed or are operating virtually due to the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 12, 2020, the US Department of Education released two documents with new guidance for schools and educators faced …
Coronavirus Lawsuit Seeking Coverage is Filed in Louisiana
3/18/20
By: Philip W. Savrin and Erin Lamb
The first in what is bound to be a virtual tsunami of coverage lawsuits arising from the spread of the Coronavirus was filed in New Orleans this week by a restaurant in the …
State and Federal Motor Vehicle Exemptions related to COVID-19
3/18/20
By: Josh Ferguson
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration and in doing so provided a limited exemption from driver safety regulatory requirements. The exemption applies “for motor carriers and drivers engaged in the transport …
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House Amends Coronavirus Bill to Ease Burdens on Small Businesses
3/17/20
HOUSE AMENDS CORONAVIRUS BILL TO EASE BURDENS ON SMALL BUSINESSES
By Bill Buechner and Justin Boron
The U.S House of Representatives, by unanimous consent, amended the Families First Coronavirus Response Act last evening. Although the amendments were characterized as technical …
Cyber Attack on HHS is a Reminder for Businesses to Remain Vigilant About Cybersecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
3/17/20
By: Renata Hoddinott
Amidst all the information and news flooding the internet regarding COVID-19, another troubling headline emerged this morning: an unknown actor launched a cyber attack on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Sunday. The attack …
New Jersey and New York Signal Intent to Force Coverage for COVID-19 Business Losses; Other States Will Follow Suit
3/16/20
By: Erin Lamb and Marc Shrake
Both New Jersey and New York have taken steps toward attempting to force coverage of business losses related to COVID-19. In New Jersey, Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald and Assemblyman Roy Reiman have introduced …
COVID-19: What Medical Inquiries Can Employers Make?
3/16/20
By: Jennifer Markowski
Last week, Brad Adler, addressed FAQ’s (and Answers) for Employers Dealing with the Coronavirus, COVID-19. Subsequent to that article, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Consequently, employers should follow …