The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued revised regulations concerning paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The revisions, effective […]
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DHS Proposal Would Expand Biometrics Collection and Use for Immigration Enforcement
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a regulation that focuses on the expansion of the collection and use of […]
Can You Claim Employee Misconduct in an OSHA Citation?
When Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites for a workplace injury, employers often claim employee misconduct as an affirmative defense. There are a few […]
NLRB Construction Rule Change Closes Union-Recognition Loophole, but Avoids Remedying Past Wrongs
Among the many rule changes recently announced by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was one specifically limited to construction industry employers — and will […]
Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts
In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd and the resulting Black Lives Matters protests, many companies, including construction companies, issued public statements decrying […]
Right to Refuse to Bargain Over Union’s COVID-19 Proposal in Collective Bargaining Agreement?
Construction employers should remain mindful of the terms of their collective bargaining agreements and their obligations under the National Labor Relations Act, the National Labor […]
Top Five Labor Law Developments for August 2020
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) upheld an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) ruling directing an unfair labor practice trial to be conducted by videoconference because […]
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New California COVID-19-Related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirements Take Effect September 19, 2020
On September 9, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1867 (AB 1867), which requires private entities with 500 or more employees […]
Philadelphia Pandemic Laws Require Additional Paid Leave for Employees and Gig Workers, Other Pay and Benefits for Healthcare Workers
On September 17, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mayor Phil Kenney signed File Number 200303, an amendment to the city’s generally applicable paid sick and safe time […]
Alliance of California Fitness Professionals Sues State Over Stay-at-Home Orders
In response to the ongoing state-imposed closures and limitations of gyms and other fitness establishments based on the COVID-19 pandemic, an organization representing the fitness […]
Connecticut Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extended to January 1, 2021
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) has extended the deadline to complete sexual harassment training required by the Time’s Up Act by […]
Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits
On September 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill (H.B.) 606 into law, providing employers with legal protections when it comes to their efforts […]
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