Steven J. Joffe

Wilson Elser has compiled information on the state laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with respect to certain key issues that employers must or may need to address in terminating or reducing their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the specific areas we address by state include: 

• The COVID-19 Response
• Terminations versus Furloughs
• Unemployment Benefits
• State Mini-COBRA
• State Mini-WARN Acts
• Wage Theft Issues
• Exemption Status
• Work Sharing Programs
• Sick Leave Requirements.

DISCLAIMER: This publication is for informational purposes only and is general in nature. The law is constantly changing and Wilson Elser cannot guarantee that the information is accurate at the time it is read. Matters involving insurance claims typically are complex, involve unique situations and require careful consideration. This material is not intended to and does not constitute legal advice. Moreover, the material is not intended to and does not constitute a solicitation for the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Wilson Elser reserves the right to correct, change or update this material at any time without prior notice.