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The 10 Most Common Employer Questions After the CDC Loosens its COVID-19 Guidance

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The nation’s federal health authorities marked the next chapter of the pandemic yesterday by significantly loosening many COVID-19 recommendations – including dropping the “six-foot” social distancing rule – thereby...more

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More California Invasion of Privacy Act Claims Expected Following Ninth Circuit Decision

In an unpublished decision issued May 31 by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Court interpreted the California Invasion of Privacy Act, CA Penal Code § 630 et seq. (CIPA), and ruled that the plaintiff had...more

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Breaking Down the New COVID-19 Safety Protocol Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

The Biden Administration, via its Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the “Task Force”), has now provided the guidance with which federal contractor and subcontractors must comply in connection with their contracts and...more

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New York Court Dismisses Amazon Workers’ COVID-19 Health and Safety Claims

On November 2, 2020, the Eastern District of New York issued a notable decision regarding an employer’s compliance with federal and state public health law during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not the only case of its kind...more

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October 2020: The Top 11 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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CDC’s Latest COVID-19 Guidance Complicates 6-15-48 Contact Tracing Procedures For Employers

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New COVID-19 contract tracing procedures released by the federal government yesterday have expanded the category of individuals who are deemed to be in close contact with each other – and will complicate the already difficult...more

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CDC’s Expansion Of “Close Contact” Definition Spells Trouble For Employers

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On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the CDC issued new guidance expanding the definition of a “close contact” from someone who has been within 6 feet of a COVID-19 positive person for 15 minutes or more to: “Someone who was...more

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Does Trump’s COVID-19 Case Need To Be Reported To OSHA? What Employers Can Learn From President’s Illness

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President Donald Trump’s recent hospitalization at the Walter Reed Medical Center has captured the American public’s attention, especially given the potential implications with the election less than a month away. But for...more

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