Nexsen Pruet employment attorney David Dubberly was recently elected to the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. David will help steer the foundation in its support of education and economic development opportunities.
Archives for July 6, 2020
New Florida Law Shortens Time for Filing Certain Discrimination Claims
Executive Summary: On June 30, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law CS/HB 255 which, among other things, amends the Florida Civil Rights of 1992 (FCRA) to statutorily define the limitations period by which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit alleging a violation of the FCRA in situations where the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) has failed to issue a determination on a charge of discrimination (Charge) within 180 days of the Charge’s filing.
Addressing Race Discrimination Complaints in the Workplace
Following recent events, employers may experience an increase in the number of race discrimination complaints in the workplace. Many organisations in the United Kingdom, in the United States, and globally have made public statements to reinforce their commitment to racial equality.
Florida’s New Mandatory E-Verify Law
Florida has enacted a new law that makes the use of E-Verify mandatory for all government employers and certain private employers. This will require changes in employers’ hiring to some extent beginning January 1, 2021.
Employers Should Review OSHA’s New Guidance on Safely Returning Employees Back to Work Post-COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new guidance for employers that clarifies previous guidelines for reopening businesses and returning employees to the workplace.
San Francisco Passes Emergency Temporary Back to Work Ordinance
By: San Francisco Passes Emergency Temporary Back to Work Ordinance
On June 23, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance requiring employers with more than 100 employees who laid off employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic to rehire those employees if it seeks to re-fill the same
What To Do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: What To Do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Since most workplaces began reopening, we have been getting more and more questions from employers about what to do if they have an employee who reports that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Cal-OSHA likely has been getting similar inquiries
Texas Governor Mandates Face Coverings Statewide
On July 2, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 mandating that Texans wear face coverings beginning July 3 and continuing until further notice.