The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the application of the First Amendment’s Religion Clauses to employment decisions made by religious institutions
Archives for July 9, 2020
IRS Temporarily Relaxes Cafeteria Plan Midyear Election Change and FSA Rules and Provides Other Employee Benefit Relief
As part of an ongoing effort by the IRS to provide employers and employees with flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS recently issued notices 2020-29 and 2020-33, providing relief with respect to “cafeteria plans,” health flexible spending accounts (Health FSAs), dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs), and high deductible health plans (HDHPs).
California May Pass a Measure for Stronger Privacy Rights Than the California Consumer Privacy Act this Coming November
Introduction: Earlier this year, California’s new consumer privacy law (CCPA) went into effect, and strict state enforcement began on July 1. Since its enactment, the CCPA has undergone several amendments because the plain meaning of the law’s text was not clear.
Using Emerging Technologies as Employees Return to Work
Natalie Pierce and Chase Perkins discuss the role emerging technologies – like robotics, AI and thermal imaging – have played in the workplace following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Judge Rejects AFL-CIO Effort to Invalidate Entire Election Rule
The legal saga of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new election rule took another turn on July 1 when a federal judge found the rule was a proper exercise of statutory interpretation.*
The entire new rule was scheduled to go into effect on May 31, but U.S. District Court
NLRB Specifies Recommended Protocols for Manual Elections During COVID-19
After months of permitting almost exclusively mail ballot elections due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the National Labor Relations Board released “suggested” protocols on July 6, 2020 for holding manual elections. These protocols will facilitate a return to in-person secret ballot voting, which is generally considered far
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Elect Littler’s Karl Fritton and Dane Steffenson as Fellows
(July 7, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce Karl Fritton (Philadelphia) and Dane Steffenson (Atlanta) have been elected as Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in the Class of 2020. Fritton and Steffenson’s selection to
Littler Appoints Edward Chyun as Diversity & Inclusion Council Co-Chair
(July 8, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that Shareholder Edward H. Chyun (Cleveland) has been appointed as co-chair of its Diversity & Inclusion Council, joining Shareholders Mark T. Phillis (Pittsburgh) and Natalie Pierce (San Francisco).
Colorado Expands Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act to Require Virtually All Private Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Benefits
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), Senate Bill 20-205, which will immediately make all Colorado employers, excluding the federal government, subject to the provisions of the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
The Uncertain Future of Texas Paid-Sick-Leave Ordinances
Melissa Ackie, Russell Chapman and Luke MacDowall provide insight on what Texas employers should do concerning paid-sick-leave ordinances.
SHRM Online
Litigator’s Guide to Navigating Virtual Court Proceedings
With the “new norm” losing some of its “newness” as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, virtual court proceedings are becoming widespread across federal and state courts. Here are some important areas to consider before and during remote court proceedings.
Test Your Technology
At this point, many people have participated in a
Colorado Governor Expected to Sign Bill Providing New Whistleblower Protections Related to Public Health Emergencies
The Colorado General Assembly recently passed legislation intended to protect employees and certain independent contractors from discrimination and/or retaliation if they raise health and safety concerns related to a public health emergency. House Bill (HB) 20-1415, which Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign, appears to be in direct response
DOL Provides Guidance on FFCRA Leave Due to Summer Camp Closures
Sebastian Chilco and Jim Paretti provide guidance on when employees may be eligible to take paid family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
SHRM Online
Guidance Clarifies COVID-19 Testing Coverage Requirements for Employer Health Plans
Employers have more clarity on COVID-19 testing coverage requirements—including new details on at-home tests, return-to-work testing, and out-of-network pricing—under new guidance that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury jointly prepared.
Return to work survey gauges employers’ concerns
Rhonda Levy and Sari Springer summarize data from Litter’s COVID-19 Return to Work Survey Report.
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