Todd Masuda Covid-19 Updates

By Todd Masuda   On May 1, 2020 the Ohio Health Director’s “Stay Safe Ohio Order” – the updated pandemic order – took effect as many Ohio businesses hurried to reopen in the wake of Governor DeWine’s “Responsible Restart Ohio” announcement earlier this week. The new Order and Restart guidelines relax the ban on many businesses that have been unable … Read More

Employers “Reopening” Businesses Must Update Employment Policies By Todd Masuda   This afternoon Governor DeWine introduced guidelines for relaxing some of the business restrictions set forth in Ohio’s stay-at-home order. As employers determine how they move to reopen, it’s time to focus on workplace policies. As we relax pandemic workplace protocols, it’s clear that employers will be obliged to take … Read More

Furloughing Employees as an Option for Private Ohio Employers By Todd Masuda Many businesses have been compelled to shut down as a result of the coronavirus crisis, laying off their workers and hoping the closure will be temporary. Normally those workers would apply for state unemployment and become eligible for COBRA continuation coverage, but now private employers may an option … Read More

Paid Sick Leave Guidance You Can Use Right Now! By Todd Masuda The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid sick leave law took effect on April 1, 2020. On March 31, 2020 the IRS came out with guidance on the paid sick leave key questions we discussed on Monday, in a concise FAQ. The next day (the actual effective … Read More

Paid Sick Leave! A Practical Look at the New Federal Law By Todd Masuda   Paid sick leave! A DOL workplace notice/poster issued last week stirred up a burst of questions and exclamations from employees and employers. This post walks through the issues in the poster and the paid sick leave law – the FFCRA – to help break down … Read More

Interpreting the Stay at Home Order; Federal Stimulus Bill Advances; FFCRA Guidance from DOL By: Todd Masuda As the surge in official actions related to the COVID 19 crisis overwhelms employers’s capacity to react, your lawyers at SSEG are here to help! Interpreting the Ohio Stay At Home Order Lt. Gov. John Husted urges employers to read the Stay At … Read More

Update for Ohio Employers During the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic Rev. March 25, 2020   Ohio businesses are adapting to the quick developments in governmental and legal guidance issued during the current stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This summary is meant to give employers practical guidance with regard to developments in current law and discussions in current best practices. “Essential Businesses … Read More