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Employers that have granted (or have been required to grant) employees the ability to telework as a result of concerns relating to COVID-19 are not “automatically” required to grant telework as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disa Read More About Telework As a Reasonable Accommodation in the Age of COVID-19 | The EEOC Provides Helpful Guidance, But Employers, Especially Those with Wisconsin Employees, Should Remain Cautious
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Changes to I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements During COVID-19
Sep 2, 2020 | Raluca Vais-OttosenIn March 2020, we reported on changes from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allowing for more flexibility in the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process in light of COVID-19. Read More About Changes to I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements During COVID-19
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The Rise of Domestic Abuse During COVID-19: What Legal Protections Do You Have?
Jul 12, 2020 | Kathleen M. NewmanSince the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, there has been a dramatic increase in domestic abuse against both adults and children. Have you or your child been the victim of domestic abuse? Read More About The Rise of Domestic Abuse During COVID-19: What Legal Protections Do You Have?
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COVID-19 Income Loss? Ways to Modify Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
May 26, 2020 | Kathleen M. NewmanThe COVID-19 crisis is causing loss of income across Minnesota, which can impact the ability to pay divorce obligations. If you owe child support or spousal maintenance and you lose your job – how can you modify your obligations? Read More About COVID-19 Income Loss? Ways to Modify Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
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COVID-19 Research: Will the Results be Patent Eligible?
May 21, 2020 | James T. NikolaiThe U.S. Patent System was designed to “To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.” U.S. Constitution, Article I, Secti Read More About COVID-19 Research: Will the Results be Patent Eligible?
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