Undeniably, 2020 was a year like no other. Faced with a global pandemic and a tumultuous election, employers were presented with a unique set of challenges and a myriad of new—and at times, very vague—laws and regulations....more
BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS -
Purchase Agreement Components, Part 2: Indemnification Provisions -
In an acquisition, particularly an equity acquisition, a buyer must perform extensive due diligence on the target company to...more
Earlier this month we reported that under the latest stimulus bill, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandatory leave requirements expire on December 31, 2020. However, the bill, which was signed into law on...more
After months of deliberation and endless negotiation, Congress sealed the deal late Sunday night on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. While...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
BLOG: Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping: 5 Things Contractors Should Do Now -
The Trump administration issued Executive Order 13950 on September 22, 2020. The order prohibits...more
11/13/2020
/ Clawbacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity ,
Federal Reserve ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Race Discrimination ,
SBA ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Wage and Hour
The Trump administration issued Executive Order (EO) 13950 on September 22, 2020. The order prohibits federal contractors, federal agencies and certain federal grant recipients, as well as the military, from using workplace...more
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
BLOG: The Government Contractor Gifting Guide: 4 Tips to Avoid Severe Penalties -
The holiday season will be here before we know it. Although this year’s celebrations may look different...more
Effective October 29, 2020, Virginia employers must update their handbooks to reflect new state requirements regarding pregnancy discrimination, according to a recent law. The law adds posting requirements and is one of...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
CLIENT ALERT: DOL Publishes Guidance on Diversity Training Executive Order -
On September 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 13950 prohibiting workplace training that involves...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
BLOG: Emergency Sick Leave Policy: Top 5 Measures to Defend Against a DOL Investigation -
Companies across the country are still struggling to understand and implement the emergency sick and family...more
On September 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 13950 (the Order) prohibiting workplace training that involves “sex stereotyping” or “scapegoating.” The Order is applicable to federal employees, the...more
Companies across the country are still struggling to understand and implement the emergency sick and family leave imposed by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: OCI, Reps and Warranties, and Assignment of Receivables -
Our three-part series on government...more
9/24/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Mergers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
U.S. House
On September 8, 2020, the Southern District of New York struck down a recent Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that changed the standard of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court determined...more
9/17/2020
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Franchises ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Relations ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY -
CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA's 8(a) STARS III RFP -
One of the hottest topics for government contractors is the General Services Administration’s...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
New DOL Rule Frees TRICARE Providers from OFCCP Audits and Enforcement -
On July 2, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, which clarifies that its Office of Federal Contract...more
On July 15, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary emergency standards to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Virginia workplaces. Expected to go into effect during the week of July 27, the new...more
With top companies permanently moving to a majority remote workforce, the COVID-19 shift to telework is here to stay. Employers need policies and procedures to manage the virtual workplace.
This webinar covers strategies for...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW -
DC Launches Paid Family Leave Program July 1—What Employers Need to Know -
Employees in DC are now eligible for paid family leave pursuant to the DC Paid Family Leave Act. Below is our brief...more
7/8/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Main Street Lending Programs ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Pandemic ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
U.S. Treasury
As unemployment rises and companies face new COVID-19 health and safety challenges, many unions are exploring new ways to encourage employees to organize.
In this climate of union organizing, it can be important to keep...more
Effective today, employees in DC are eligible for paid family leave pursuant to the DC Paid Family Leave Act (the Act). Below is our brief primer on what employers need to know and what to expect when administering paid...more
Juneteenth: A National Day of Reflection -
The PilieroMazza family paused to reflect and take a collective breath in remembrance of this day in our country’s history. Working with PilieroMazza’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...more
With top companies permanently moving to a majority remote workforce, the COVID-19 shift to telework is here to stay. Employers need policies and procedures to manage the virtual workplace.
Join Sarah Nash and Anna Wright on...more
6/19/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Disputes ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Management ,
Webinars
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers who discriminate against gay and transgender workers violate Title VII. The Court’s 6-3 decision resolves a longstanding circuit split on this issue and extends Title VII...more
6/16/2020
/ Altitude Express Inc v Zarda ,
Bostock v Clayton County Georgia ,
Civil Rights Act ,
EEOC v RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gender Identity ,
Hiring & Firing ,
LGBTQ ,
SCOTUS ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Transgender
Now that states are beginning to reopen and we start going back into the workplace, there are important questions employers need answers to in order to protect themselves from liability. In this webinar, we focus on preparing...more