We examine if immigrant workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for unemployment insurance and if there are negative immigration consequences. Can Immigrant Employees Affected By COVID-19 Apply For Unemployment Insurance? The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who have lost...
During this Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak healthcare workers serve a vital role in providing medical care to those who are victims of this virus. Nevertheless, healthcare workers have a high risk of contracting the virus because of their exposure to COVID-19 patients. Detailed herein are the...
Both landlords and tenants are suffering major losses due to the impact of COVID-19. Forced closures of businesses have put a strain on many tenants, preventing them from being able to satisfy their obligations under their leases. FORCE MAJEURE Landlords and tenants under commercial leases are now...
For victims of abuse, the governor’s quarantine order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 puts them in a nightmare situation: they’ve been locked into a confined space with their biggest nightmare -- their abuser. Background The quarantine is a particularly stressful time for everybody, but it...
The business world is confronted with financial issues it’s never before seen. Businesses are quarantined. Unfortunately, though your revenue has ceased, your financial obligations don’t disappear. So how do you respond? Business Surviving the Quarantine COVID-19 is affecting all businesses, but...
If you have been sent home with unfinished classes, you may be seeking a refund for uncompleted classwork or unused food budgets and dorm rooms. When do colleges offer refunds? And what should you do if your college refuses to give you one? Refunds Before Class Starts Generally, you can get a 100%...
When a nation declares martial law, civil authority will be suspended and replaced by military rule. This usually happens as a response to a significant disaster. This article gives a general overview of martial law and how the U.S. has used it in the past. What Is Martial Law? Martial law, an act...
The Stafford Act gives the president the power to make disaster declarations during an emergency. But what is the Stafford Act? Where did it come from? What is the scope of the president's power? This article has answers. What Is the Stafford Act? The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and...
Purchasing goods from the comfort of your own living room certainly is more convenient than actually driving to a store, while offering a virtually unlimited array of choices and the ability to compare prices. While online payment and security technology have come a long way, you still may...
Many of the country's busiest cities have become ghost towns lately because of shelter-in-place orders and curfews. Experts say that these tactics have worked in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in places like China and South Korea. But getting Americans to stay inside isn't going to be easy. If...
California Governor Newsom issued an executive order on March 27, 2020 to impose a statewide moratorium on evictions. If you cannot pay your usual rent, the good news is that you cannot be evicted for now for not being able to pay. You have to follow the rules of the Governor’s executive order to...
The COVID 19 pandemic is unprecedented and far reaching into the legal community--especially in these early days. This may help address some preliminary questions How does the Covid shut down affect my case? Several ways. First, with the courts closed, there's no immediate recourse if there's an...
This is a guide to some possible legal employment claims you can pursue during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Crisis, even though they may be based on events that occurred while you were still going to work. It's a Good Time to Evaluate Your Potential Employment Case You may be presently enjoying not...
The Conoravirus pandemic has severely impacted the lives of people in the US, citizens and immigrants alike. Immigrants whether green card holders, persons with temporary visas or those who are undocumented need to protect their health and stay updated with US immigration policies. USCIS Response...
Expanded Family Medical Leave: This provision expressly amends the well-established Family and Medical Leave Act with specific changes related to the coronavirus pandemic. All Employees Should Pay Attention Expanded Family Medical Leave: This provision expressly amends the well-established Family...
Sharing your children can be a challenge even without the pandemic of COVID-19. Here are some tips to help you figure out the best way to co-parent during this difficult time. Adapt your current plan. A number of factors may have recently changed, including school closing, job lay offs, "shelter at...
The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill includes a $600 per week unemployment subsidy for all eligible employees for up to 4-months. Below is a summary. Some employees will be eligible for sick pay if they miss work due to the Coronavirus. We explain below. Eligible Workers Can Receive $600 Per...
Being stuck in a lockdown or a quarantine can be frightening. As bad as forced isolation can be, the worst part can be the uncertainty of what might lie ahead. Unfortunately, that's the price each of us pays when governments determine that a virus must be contained by limiting its opportunity to...
If you are ordered to "quarantine," that means you have been exposed to an infectious disease and thus must isolate yourself from other people until you are no longer contagious. But can you be forced to self-quarantine? This article addresses some of the common questions on the legal rights of the...
When I got home from work yesterday I walked to my mailbox and spotted my neighbor. We struck up polite conversation, consistent with social distancing mandates of course. During our conversation he expressed uncertainty as to whether he could drive during the Governor’s Safer at Home order. I do...
