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OSHA's "Vaccine or Test" ETS Reinstated: Next Steps Explained

On December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved the stay previously placed on OSHA's "Vaccine or Test" ETS by the Fifth Circuit. As we summarized in our previous alerts, the ETS was published on November 5,...more

OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities – What Employers Need to Know

OIG maintains a list of all currently excluded individuals and entities called the "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities," or LEIE. Covered entities that hire – or continue to employ or work with – an individual or entity on...more

Here's a Tip: Proceed with Caution on Tip-Pooling

In passing the omnibus spending bill earlier this year, Congress included an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that significantly changed the rules for pooling/splitting tips. The amended rules have been in...more

GDPR and Employers – Five Questions Answered

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a far-reaching and formidable regulatory scheme that governs the processing and handling of personal data. Although it formally took effect on May 25, 2018,...more

Arkansas Goes to Bat on Medical Marijuana: Hits Homerun for Employers

Across the country, employers and companies are dealing with efforts to decriminalize and legalize marijuana, both medicinal and recreational. In November 2016, by constitutional amendment, Arkansas legalized medical...more

Wearable Tech in the Workplace, Version 2.0

Wearable technology or wearable tech is the latest craze in personal electronics. The phrase encompasses anything electronic that is worn by a user. It took center stage at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, and since then,...more

Don't Miss the Deadline to File EEO-1 Reports!

September 30 is the deadline to file the EEO-1 Report, formally known as the Employer Information Report EEO-1. The Reports are filed with the EEOC’s EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee, and they are used, according to the EEOC,...more

Baby on Board: The EEOC's Updated Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination

On July 14, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated enforcement guidance on pregnancy discrimination and related issues. "In addition to addressing the requirements of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act...more

Mississippi's Right to Work State Status Made Stronger with Three New Bills

Mississippi's current Constitution, adopted in 1890, confirmed the State's intention to be a "right to work" state: It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Mississippi that the right of a person or persons to...more

Bluetooth Headsets Are SO 2000s – Here's What Employees Are Wearing in 2014

We have all experienced that awkward moment where you respond to what you think is a co-worker's attempt at small talk while passing in the hallway or riding in an elevator, only to find out that he or she was actually...more

Can Saying Cheese Expose an Employer to Liability?

It’s holiday time! And what comes with the holidays? Company holiday parties! Pictures from holiday parties can leave employers with a holiday hangover. Below we look at several scenarios that provide some guidance and...more

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device Policies

Companies, big and small, spend a large amount of resources on IT infrastructure, IT logistics, and IT support. A quality workforce will swiftly crumble if individuals cannot communicate quickly and effectively....more

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