The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has refined its guidelines regarding what is considered a “close contact” exposure to COVID-19.
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Beltway Buzz, October 23, 2020
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your […]
CDC Updates Guidance on Return to Work
On October 21st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on what constitutes “close contact” with a person who has tested […]
Department of State Proposes to End B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa
The B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa has been used by international companies to bring employees who remain on payrolls abroad to the United States […]
OFCCP Issues Voluntary Request for Information Regarding Diversity and Inclusion Programs
On October 21, 2020, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance released a Request for Information (RFI) relating to federal contractor and subcontractor training, and the […]
Close Encounters of the (Cumulative) 15 Minute Kind
Just when you thought you had your contact tracing protocol down for dealing with COVID-19 exposures, CDC guidance has changed again. The CDC has now […]
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 […]
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Michigan Grants Business and Worker Protections Related to COVID-19
On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed multiple bills that protect Michigan employers that are in compliance with COVID-19-related laws, including agency orders, and protect […]
California Expands Entitlement to Leave for Crime Victims
On September 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2992, which amends California Labor Code Sections 230 and 230.1 and prohibits an employer […]
New York State Issues First Guidance on Paid Sick Leave Law
On October 20, 2020, New York State issued its first guidance on the New York State Sick Leave Law (New York Labor Law § 196-b) (NYSSLL).
Montgomery County, MD Lowers Standard for Proving Harassment in the Workplace
On October 6, 2020, the County Council for Montgomery County, Maryland unanimously voted to significantly revise its Human Rights Law as it relates to harassment […]
New York State Issues Guidance and FAQs for Paid Sick Leave Law
On April 3, 2020, New York State enacted a statewide paid sick leave (PSL) law impacting all private employers in New York. The law requires […]
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