The Impact of the Great Resignation
#WorkforceWednesday: Congress Passes Relief Bill, EEOC's Vaccine Guidance, Return to Work Delayed - Employment Law This Week®
Slamming the door on 2020 and looking ahead to 2021
Dealing with The CARES Act and the Current Status of Offsets in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation
#WorkforceWednesday: COVID-19 Executive Actions, Right-to-Sue Notices, and Liability Shields
Successful Return-to-Work Strategies post-COVID-19
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Coronavirus Employment Law Update for Contractors (DMV)
Coronavirus Employment Law Update for Contractors (New Jersey)
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COVID-19 Updates: Arizona Employment Law Issues
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I-21 – Sexual Harassment (Still), Political Tweeting, and Intersectional Discrimination
2017 West Virginia Legislative Update For Employers
After days of intense discussions, and multiple amendments, in the wee hours of Saturday, October 30, 2021, the Tennessee legislature passed House Bill No. 9077/Senate Bill No. 9014. This new law will have a significant...more
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
In Washington: On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order expanding the scope of nutrition assistance programs, an effort to address a growing hunger crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heightening worker...more
In Washington: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said on Tuesday that he would quarantine after exposure to COVID-19. Grassley added that he was "feeling well" and asymptomatic but that "it’s important we all follow public health...more
In Washington - The threat of a partial government shutdown and the 30 Sept budget deadline might force negotiations on the next coronavirus relief bill back on track. Congress must pass a continuing resolution to keep...more
In Washington - After negotiations remained stalled Wednesday evening, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said that if an agreement in principle wasn’t reached by Friday, "there's no sense to continue" negotiations...more
In Washington - The divide between Democrats and Republicans continues as talks today have still resulted in no deal on a new coronavirus stimulus package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck...more
Senator McConnell Unveils Controversial New Stimulus Plan; $2 Trillion Gulf Remains. This week, the Senate GOP released the details of an approximately $1 Trillion stimulus package, the so-called HEALS Act, the Senate...more
There have been a few recent updates to statutory provisions and administrative procedures regarding employees and employers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are the main points: In a decision handed down on 27.7.2020,...more
This article focuses on employment law issues that German companies may face during the pandemic, specifically in respect of short-time work benefits, home office work, salary payments during work absences, vacation time and...more
Dear Littler: Our company is based in New York City, but since March 20 our employees have been teleworking because of the “stay at home” orders necessary to combat the spread of COVID-19. Most of our employees are working...more
The COVID-19 coronavirus has already had a tremendous impact on the American economy. Unfortunately, many businesses have been forced to either reduce employee hours or furlough, lay off or terminate employees due to...more
Today, Governor Larry Hogan has taken his most aggressive measure yet to protect public safety and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Effective at 8:00 p.m., today, he has ordered everyone who resides in Maryland to remain at home. ...more
Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including expanding unemployment insurance, prohibiting the termination of employees who have been isolated...more
- Effective immediately, New York State employees unable to work due to the “stay at home” orders have job protection during the isolation period. - Many employees in New York State will be entitled to paid sick leave...more
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has issued Executive Order 2020-11, making changes to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program in order to help employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic obtain unemployment...more
New York State issued guidance on March 20th detailing answers to many frequently asked questions about the newly implemented COVID-19 quarantine leave law. We summarized the key components of the emergency law, which was...more
Last week we blogged about unemployment changes in Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia and what employers who have to reduce hours or lay off folks should be considering for their employees. Since our original post...more
At least nine people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, and the Department of Public Health reported 1,049 confirmed cases as of March 22, 2020. (Only 105 cases had been identified just one week ago.) To combat the spread...more
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases balloons across the country, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) issued an executive order today ordering the closure of all physical premises and operations for companies...more
On March 17, 2020, the District of Columbia passed the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”), which extends additional benefits under the District’s unemployment insurance (“UI”) law and the D.C....more
Virtually every employer in the United States is having to grapple with how to respond to employment-related issues as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To assist employers, we have prepared an FAQ...more
On March 17, 2020, the District of Columbia City Council unanimously approved, and the mayor signed, the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act (the “Act”) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
It’s #WorkforceWednesday. This weekly newsletter provides you with a cost-free, convenient way to quickly browse the most significant news impacting your workforce. Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment...more
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a series of orders on Sunday in the Commonwealth’s latest efforts to deter the spread of COVID-19. The most recent steps include statewide school closures, a prohibition on any...more