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NCAA Division III Approves Blanket Student-Athlete COVID-19 Waivers for 2020-21 Seasons
A week after the NCAA Division III Membership Committee encouraged institutions to make the best decisions for their student-athletes’ “happiness, health and safety,” the Division’s […]
IRS Updates Payroll Tax Deferral FAQs Following Enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) to state […]
‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Lay Teachers’ Job Discrimination Claims, U.S. Supreme Court Rules
The First Amendment Religion Clauses exempt religious employers from suit by school teachers for alleged employment discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court has held.
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance Advises Wearing Masks in Workplace
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike across the country and many jurisdictions have begun to require the use of face coverings in public, the […]
Top Five Labor Law Developments for June 2020
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has restored a unionized employer’s right to unilaterally discipline or discharge an employee prior to executing a first collective […]
Notice 2020-54 – Employer Reporting Requirements for Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Qualified Family Leave Wages paid-out under the FFCRA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Pub. L. No. 116-127, requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid leave under certain COVID-19-related circumstances […]
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Arizona Issues New COVID-19 Mitigation Requirements for Restaurants
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced additional, statewide actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including new Executive Order (EO) 2020-47 requiring restaurants with indoor seating to […]
Statewide Closures and More Counties Added to State Monitoring List
On July 13, 2020, the State of California announced that, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the following industries must close indoor operations on a statewide basis: Restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters Family entertainment centers Zoos and museums Cardrooms Bars, breweries, and pubs are required to close all operations (indoor… Continue Reading
California Attorney General Issues CCPA FAQs
With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) now in effect (January 1, 2020) and enforceable by California’s Attorney General (“AG”) (July 1, 2020), the AG has […]
Groundhog Day? California Governor Re-Closes Numerous Businesses Effective Immediately
By: Groundhog Day? California Governor Re-Closes Numerous Businesses Effective Immediately Citing concerns about COVID cases being on the rise in California, today Governor Newsom announced […]
No Mask, No Service: Michigan Expands Face Covering Requirements
On July 10, 2020, in response to a recent increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state, Michigan Governor Whitmer issued an […]
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