Employers everywhere are grappling with the many new laws enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Specifically, there are federal statutes on COVID-related leave, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state guidance on proper safety precautions in the workplace—and for Delaware employers in particular, there are 20 new Executive Orders (and counting) signed by Governor John Carney, including the recent phased reopening of businesses.
Many have had to make difficult decisions in response to the economic fallout, including layoffs, furloughs, and reductions in employee hours or compensation.
