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Proposed changes to German Citizenship Retention Permits and the impact on U.S. citizenship applications | JD Supra
Soon, a retention permit to keep German citizenship before taking on another citizenship will no longer be necessary – BUT NOT YET. The German Bundestag passed a law on January 19, 2024, that once the law goes into effect, it would allow German nationals to take on the citizenship of another country without having to first obtain a retention permit from the German government if they wanted to retain their German citizenship.
What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | JD Supra
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. ARPA provides $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus, which includes, in addition to subsidies for employer-provided benefits plans, a handful of items directly affecting employers and their employees, most notably extension of tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loan eligibility. What Is Included in ARPA Affecting Employers and Employees?
Employer Guidance for Complying With Oregon's Mask Requirements (Updated) | JD Supra
Update November 13, 2020: This blog has been updated to reflect current guidance about Oregon's mask requirements for employers. In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders mandating mask-wearing, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its own extensive industry-specific guidance as well. (See our prior advisory here.) But as the pandemic looms on, and even sees new spikes in infections, those guidelines have evolved.
Updated FFCRA Regulations Limit Scope of Healthcare Providers Exemption, Modify Notice Requirement, and Reaffirm Other Aspects of Prior Regulations | JD Supra
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) published revisions to its temporary regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
[Webinar] Employer Guidance for School & Place of Care Closures - August 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT | JD Supra
August 19th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Webinar *login instructions will follow upon registration Please join us for our virtual event addressing the impact of upcoming school closures on workplaces and employees. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers must plan for the long-term implications of these closures.
Employer Guidance for Complying With Oregon's Mask Requirements | JD Supra
In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders mandating mask-wearing, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its own extensive industry-specific guidance as well. (See our prior advisory here.) Given that the Executive Order language, OHA guidance, and how state agencies are interpreting and enforcing mask requirements can be confusing, many businesses have raised questions about the scope of the requirements and how to comply.
Oregon's Emergency Board Approves New Relief for Employees and Small Businesses | JD Supra
On July 14, 2020, the Oregon legislature approved more than $200 million of CARES Act funds to provide economic support "to assist vulnerable Oregonians whose lives have been turned upside down" in recent months. The money will go directly to individuals as well as certain qualified businesses through five different programs.
DOL Issues Guidance on Eligibility for FFCRA Paid Leave for Summer Camp and Program Closures | JD Supra
On June 26, 2020, United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Administrator Cheryl Stanton issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-4 (FAB 2020-4) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and leave eligibility for employees due to the closure of summer camps and programs.
Three Critical Deadlines for Oregon Employers Begin June 29 | JD Supra
This week marks several important deadlines for Oregon employers, including requirements to distribute a Notice of Rights to all employees explaining pregnancy accommodations; increases to minimum wage rates; and changes to predictive scheduling laws for certain industries.
Finally … Guidance on PPP Forgiveness | JD Supra
In the last two weeks, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided clarification and guidance for Borrowers as they prepare to seek forgiveness for their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans obtained under the CARES Act. (See our prior blog on the PPP rollout here.) On May 15, 2020, the SBA published the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application. A week later on May 22, 2020, the SBA issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Loan Forgiveness and an IFR on SBA Loan Review Procedures.
[Webinar] From Now to Normal: Reopening Oregon - May 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
USDOL Issues Updated FFCRA FAQs | JD Supra
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) recently issued further clarification around several technical aspects of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
FFCRA Leave Documentation: What Is Required and What Is Recommended? | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
USDOL Publishes Temporary Regulations Interpreting FFCRA | JD Supra
On April 1, 2020, contemporaneous with the effective date of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or the Act), the Department of Labor (USDOL) published temporary regulations concerning interpretation and implementation of that Act.
Department of Labor Answers More FFCRA Questions | JD Supra
On March 28, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) updated its guidance concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) with answers to additional frequently asked questions. This newest guidance provides details on the interplay of emergency family leave with other forms of leave under the FMLA, the definition of such terms as “employee” and “healthcare provider,” and the FFCRA’s coordination with other benefits, among other topics. A summary of the new guidance is set forth below.
Department of Labor Provides Further Guidance on the FFCRA | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Impact of Oregon's Stay Home Order on Restaurants and Bars | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
New Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Brings Sweeping Changes for Employers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Test Design and Delivery Certificate
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A new learning disability nursing framework
Gwen Moulster Consultant nurse, Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership, London Sarah Ames Nurse practitioner, Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership, London Tom Griffiths Lead learning disabilities nurse, Camden Learning Disabilities Services, London In the first of a series of articles, Gwen Moulster and colleagues describe how an eclectic framework for learning disability nursing practice was developed This article, the first in a series of three on developing a framework for...
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