Policy Area: COVID-19

Through global outreach, SHRM seeks to lead conversations regarding laws, regulations and practices that impact business and employment on the global stage—in alignment with SHRM key advocacy pillars, to make work, workers and the workplace better.

Last week, House Democratic leaders said they would push for major infrastructure improvements as part of Congress’ ongoing efforts to address COVID-19.

While the legislative process receives most of the media attention, it’s the implementing guidance that directly impacts workplaces throughout the country. This was especially true as the Department of Labor implemented the emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act. DOL announced that it will not bring enforcement actions for violations of the Act when an employer

SHRM is continuously working to provide our members and the entire business community with the latest tools, resources and information to navigate COVID-19 in their workplaces. You can find all of SHRM’s recent webcasts and resources on the government’s COVID-19 response here.