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It is impossible to really plan for any emergency or disaster. When natural disasters like a hurricane, flood, earthquake, tornado, or fire happens many employment laws come into effect. Similarly, when there is a public health emergency, it is important for employers to be aware of employment & labor laws that may impact their employees in these situations.

Read below for answers to employment questions on state and federal law regarding public health emergencies, insurance, quarantine, leave, and more.

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Federal Workers

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government.

*The latest guidance from OPM adds details to considerations touched on briefly in prior guidance regarding employees staying away from work or being dismissed due to suspected Coronavirus-related illness

State/Local

Family and medical leave insurance laws vary by state. Some call for some employers to compensate workers for at least some time during public health emergencies.