This week, we’re learning more about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) final rule on safety inspections, new COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and minimum...more
This week, we look at the renewed focus on mandatory vaccination policies and how those policies may need to shift in light of COVID-19 booster shots.
President Biden Calls on Employers to Mandate Vaccines
Shortly after...more
9/1/2021
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This week, we look at new federal guidance recommending all employees wear masks in the workplace and unique vaccination considerations for unionized workplaces.
OSHA Updates COVID-19 Mask, Vaccination Guidance (see attached...more
8/25/2021
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Re-Opening Guidelines ,
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This week, we look at how the COVID-19 Delta variant is shifting employer vaccination policies and how that shift is conflicting with regulations in some states.
The Shift to Mandatory Vaccinations
The Delta variant of...more
8/18/2021
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Masks ,
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Vaccine Passports ,
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Workplace Safety
It's #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at how COVID-19 restrictions are tightening to curb the spread of the Delta variant, how NYC is ramping up enforcement of its ban-the-box law, and how Biden’s budget could impact...more
8/4/2021
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Federal Funding ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
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Infrastructure ,
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Masks ,
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It's #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we focus on President Biden's recent push to limit non-compete agreements and finalize key labor and employment appointments.
Biden Executive Order Seeks to Boost Competition
President...more
7/21/2021
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Executive Orders ,
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NLRB General Counsel ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
NYDOL ,
Occupational Exposure ,
Presidential Nominations ,
Senate Confirmation Hearings ,
Workplace Safety
It's #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at the increase in mandatory vaccination policies, a new rule for tipped workers, and a Supreme Court decision against organized labor.
Employers Implement Mandatory Vaccination...more
6/30/2021
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Tips ,
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United Farm Workers ,
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Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we focus on evolving pandemic regulations at both the federal and state levels.
The Evolution of Workplace Pandemic Regulations (see attached video)
Federal agencies and states...more
6/23/2021
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Masks ,
Occupational Exposure ,
OSHA ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Social Distancing ,
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Workplace Safety
It's #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at the ways in which states are relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and discuss the much-anticipated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) emergency temporary...more
6/16/2021
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Employment Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Health and Safety ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Masks ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Public Health ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Vaccine Passports ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) COVID-19 vaccine guidance as well as vaccination protocols for multinational workforces.
Employers Adjust to New EEOC...more
6/9/2021
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Masks ,
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Reasonable Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at the fallout from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) change in guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.
CDC Guidance Causes Uncertainty
In the wake of...more
5/26/2021
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Infectious Diseases ,
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Masks ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we focus on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) new guidance for vaccinated individuals and what it means for accommodations.
Employers Navigate New CDC...more
5/19/2021
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Public Accommodation ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we discuss how employers are navigating COVID-19 vaccination policies and new worker organization and whistleblowing risks.
Legal Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination Policies (see...more
5/5/2021
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Disparate Treatment ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Vaccine Passports ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday??. This week, several COVID-19 vaccine news developments and updates were announced for employers.
Paid Leave Tax Credit for Employers
President Biden recently announced employers that offer...more
4/28/2021
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Employee Incentive Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health and Safety ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Tax Credits ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, employers continue waiting on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) COVID-19 emergency temporary standard as retaliation claims rise.
Secretary of Labor Puts...more
4/14/2021
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Employment Litigation ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Retaliation ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Termination
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at updated safety and mask guidance and the top workplace regulations the Biden administration has rolled back.
OSHA Updates COVID-19 Guidance
In response to President...more
2/17/2021
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Independent Contractors ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Regulations ,
Masks ,
Misclassification ,
New Guidance ,
NLRB ,
Opinion Letter ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Rollbacks ,
Tip-Pooling ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
It's our first #WorkforceWednesday of 2021! The past year tested our resilience, and COVID-19 forced everyone to think creatively and adapt quickly. Nowhere was that seen more clearly than in the workplace.
Workplace Safety...more
1/6/2021
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Employee Benefits ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Labor Regulations ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Personal Information ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Sick Leave ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, Congress finally passes a COVID-19 relief bill as employers make longer-term plans for vaccination programs and return to work.
Congress Passes Relief Bill
Congress delivers a...more
12/23/2020
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Financial Stimulus ,
GINA ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Pending Legislation ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Relief Measures ,
Small Business ,
Title VII ,
Trump Administration ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at a new COVID-19 quarantine timeline and stricter workplace safety regulations in California.
CDC Permits Shortened Quarantine Periods
The Centers for Disease Control and...more
12/9/2020
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Government Entities ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Sick Employees ,
State Labor Laws ,
Virus Testing ,
WARN Act ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, the next big challenge for employers—vaccine policy readiness. We also look at how the U.S. Supreme Court might rule on two employee benefits-related issues.
It’s Time to Ready Your...more
11/25/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Interactive Process ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. We look at how workplace guidance is changing as COVID-19 surges and the executive orders most likely to be reversed by the new administration.
New York Revises COVID-19 Travel Advisory
New...more
11/18/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Health and Safety ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Notification Requirements ,
Occupational Exposure ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
State Labor Laws ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Travelers ,
Visas ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, workplace safety and liability issues are top of mind while employers also look ahead to the tax issues telecommuting will cause this tax season.
OSHA Issues Citations for COVID-19...more
11/4/2020
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OSHA ,
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Remote Working ,
Safety Inspections ,
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State Labor Laws ,
State Taxes ,
Telecommuting ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, developments in three major areas are impacting employers’ return-to-work planning: the definition of “close contact,” caregiver support, and cybersecurity.
CDC Broadens “Close...more
Workplace incidents — ranging from shootings and assaults to less severe violence — have spiked across a variety of industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney Beth McManus discusses the steps employers can take to...more
10/5/2020
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Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Masks ,
Retailers ,
Retaliation ,
Social Distancing ,
Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we’re discussing what employers should know about COVID-19 liability waivers and sharing 10 “Rules of the Road” for returning safely to the office.
COVID-19 Liability Waivers? (Video...more