More than half a year has passed since COVID 19 came to America and changed so much about our lives, and courts already have seen hundreds if not thousands of cases related to the disease. To date, however, while legislation has addressed things like paycheck protection, enhanced unemployment benefits, and COVID-related time off, courts have issued only a few rulings on some of the most important employment law issues raised by the disease. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Employment Law Issues Facing Physicians During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has created new legal issues for physicians in Minnesota, while some other typical issues they face have continued or been exacerbated. Below, I address five of the most common legal issues for physicians today. Salary reductions due to COVID-19 Since the pandemic began, numerous physicians in Minnesota have been subjected to pay and hour reductions. While these cuts ostensibly stem from the economic impact of the pandemic, employers’ … [Read more...]
What Health Insurance Options do I Have After Losing My Job?
For many individuals, losing employer-sponsored health insurance is a particularly scary and confusing aspect of job loss. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many right now, as a recent study shows a record-breaking loss of health insurance by nonelderly adults due to pandemic-related job loss. Luckily, there are several options to maintain health insurance coverage if your job ends. COBRA If your job has ended, you may have already … [Read more...]
What Protection is There for Employees Reluctant to Return to Work During the Pandemic?
COVID 19 is still very much with us, but like the rest of the country, Minnesota has decided the risk has subsided enough for the economy to pretty much reopen. Many employees will happily, albeit cautiously, go back to work. Some people, however, may want to stay away, and they worry whether they’ll lose their jobs if they do, and whether they can still receive unemployment insurance benefits. Federal Emergency Legislation Provides Limited … [Read more...]
What to Do if You Lose Your Job During the Coronavirus Pandemic in Minnesota?
Close to one in five Minnesota workers is unemployed or has lost work in the past few weeks due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many Minnesotans are struggling to pay bills and living expenses with less income than usual or none at all. If your job has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you should promptly apply for unemployment benefits. You May Be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if: You … [Read more...]
