Three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use, with a fourth on the way. By April or May, all states plan to allow any adult to get a shot. But a significant portion of the population has indicated that they’re reluctant to be vaccinated. What can their employers do? Can you legally require employees to […]
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Dec
Dec
This year has had its fill of changes, from the pandemic and its effects on how we conduct business to schools going virtual, to families staying indoors with seemingly no end. 2020 has gone by in a flash and with it, a list of labor law changes have come into effect. Be sure to take […]
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Dec
Dec
December is officially here and for most of us, that means wrapping up projects, sending out reports, and lastly, taking some time off for the holiday and New Year. If If you’re responsible for maintaining your company’s labor law poster’s give yourself the gift of compliance! Our 1-Year Compliance Plan Plan offers 12-months of automatic […]
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Jun
Jun
Businesses are starting to reopen, but are they also opening themselves up to liability? As employers begin to welcome employees back there is widespread concern that employers may face lawsuits if employees are exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. While companies are primarily concerned with providing a safe environment for customers and employees, […]
For the first time in U.S. history, the federal government has granted employees of certain private employers and government employees paid sick leave. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) gives employees up to two weeks of paid sick leave and extends the leave provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The provisions […]
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Jun
Jun
Reopening the economy: it’s a simple phrase that belies the difficulties that lie ahead. Yet, for many employers, the phrase oversimplifies the complexities they face as they figure out how to safely bring their employees back to the workplace. Although it may not yet be clear when you’ll be able to reopen your workplace, […]
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May
May
Separation anxiety: the coronavirus pandemic has given this phrase a whole new meaning. Instead of stressing out when we’re apart, we now have to worry about being together. And, over the years, the workplace has become a place where individual spaces are few and far between the prevalence of shared workspaces, common areas, and open […]
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May
May
Consider a manager calling to reschedule a meeting, a delivery driver phoning for the next dispatch, or a salesperson texting their spouse while driving to an appointment, and it’s easy to see how often distracted driving occurs while “acting in the scope of employment,” a key criterion that has been broadly construed in cases involving […]
Illinois, Is Featured, Labor Law News, Nevada
New State Laws to Protect Recreational Marijuana Users
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Mar
Mar
It’s time for employers in Illinois and Nevada to update their employment policies to reflect the new state marijuana laws that went into effect in January 2020. Here is a breakdown of the laws, their impact on employers, and the policy revisions that may be needed as a result of the new laws. Illinois […]
Human Resources, Is Featured, Labor Law News
What Employers Can’t Do Under the Coronavirus Relief Law
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Mar
Mar
Signed into law March 18, 2020, the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act will apply from the effective date through December 31.The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have provided further interpretation, of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), advising only certain employers are required to provide employees with […]
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Mar
Mar
Last week, on March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The new bill expands employee coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provides Emergency Paid Sick Leave. Since the signing of the bill, the Department of Labor (DOL) has provided further interpretation and guidance for employers, which […]
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Dec
Dec
Even in the strongest economic times, there’s no assurance that a company won’t have to adjust its workforce. Today, 70 percent of economic experts are forecasting a recession by 2021. This means American businesses must understand the legal implications of having to let go of a portion of their workforce. To avoid violating […]