A coalition of labor unions and social justice organizations is organizing a mass walkout from work July 20, as part of the ongoing response to systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S., according to the Associated Press.
Archives for July 8, 2020
Labor Board Makes It Easier for Federal Employees to Cancel Union Dues
Until now, feds could only opt out of union membership at one-year intervals.
Discrimination Ruling Boosts LGBTQ Groups Challenging Military Ban
Those challenging the military’s ban on transgender service have been encouraged by a recent Supreme Court decision that protects many LGBTQ employees from discrimination.
Supreme Court rules religious school teachers aren’t covered by employment discrimination laws
The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out two job bias lawsuits brought by teachers against their religious employers, reaffirming that religious institutions and schools have a First Amendment right to select their employees.
Job Bias Laws Do Not Protect Teachers in Catholic Schools, Supreme Court Rules
The case was the court’s latest consideration of the relationship between the government and religion.
Students on F-1, M-1 May Be Removed, ICE Announces
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that students in F-1 or M-1 nonimmigrant status will not be able to remain in or enter the United States if they are taking only online courses during the upcoming fall semester. This is a last-minute change from the flexibility that students
New San Francisco Emergency Ordinance Requires Layoff Notices, Reemployment Rights and Reasonable Accommodation for Eligible Workers
On July 3, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) returned unsigned1 File Number 200455, an emergency ordinance that took effect immediately and now requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide written notice when layoffs occur, grants reemployment rights for employees impacted by COVID-19-related job separations, and prohibits
Mid-Year Safe Harbor Design Changes in a COVID-19 World
As COVID-19 continues its upheaval of nearly all aspects of life, retirement plan administration included (see some of our prior discussions here, here, here and here), the Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance providing additional relief for the sponsors of certain plans. IRS Notice 2020-52 clarifies requirements for mid-year changes
A ‘Get Out of Masking Free’ Card Based on the ADA?
It should come as no surprise that the masking debate continues to heat up. In the past week, news outlets and social media platforms have been abuzz about face mask exemption cards.
The Real HR Show: Stacking & Racking PTO–Avoid the Burnout
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Workforces Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19 and Presidential Proclamation? Implications of Remote Work When Employees Cannot Enter the United States
COVID-19 has had significant implications on how employers engage a workforce—particularly with respect to U.S. immigration. The employment changes caused by the pandemic, combined with President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation prohibiting certain H1-B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visa beneficiaries from entering the United States, may forever change how U.S. employers
CDC Issues COVID-19 Testing Strategy Guidance for Workplaces
On July 3, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance entitled “SARS-CoV-2 Testing Strategy: Considerations for Non-Healthcare Workplaces.” The new guidance recommends incorporating COVID-19 testing in five scenarios: (1) testing individuals with COVID-19-related symptoms; (2) testing asymptomatic individuals with a recent known or suspected
Top 15 Questions Employers May Need Answered to Prepare for Chicago’s New Emergency Travel Order
On July 2, 2020, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., issued an emergency travel order (Public Health Order No. 2020-10) in an effort “to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”
20 Tips for U.S. Virgin Islands Employers in 2020: Consider the Implications of the Supreme Court’s Bostock Decision
Conducting business in the Virgin Islands poses unique challenges not often encountered in the states, but also unique opportunities. This 20-part series will offer tips for doing business in the U.S. Virgin Islands, covering a broad array of topics affecting employers. Part six of this series addresses workplace rules, orders,
Patrick Peters Authors “LGBTQ+ Rights in Ohio: A Changing Landscape in the Workplace”
Patrick Peters authors “LGBTQ+ Rights in Ohio: A Changing Landscape in the Workplace,” published by the Ohio State Bar Association.