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Archives for July 9, 2020

SCOTUS Reinforces “Ministerial Exception” in Employment Disputes Involving Religious Institutions

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Goldberg Segalla Category: Religious Discrimination - General

The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the application of the First Amendment’s Religion Clauses to employment decisions made by religious institutions

IRS Temporarily Relaxes Cafeteria Plan Midyear Election Change and FSA Rules and Provides Other Employee Benefit Relief

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Jones Walker Category: Benefits - Cafeteria Plans

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Ford Harrison Category: California - General

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: HR - General

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Category: Labor Law - Union Organizing

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

Ivy League Reinforces Its Commitment to Student-Athlete Safety With Cancellation of Fall Sports Amid COVID-19 Spikes

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

Once again, the Ivy League has sent a loud and clear message regarding COVID-19 to the college community. The Ivy League presidents have cancelled all intercollegiate sports until at least January, becoming the first Division I conference to officially suspend its fall semester football schedule in the midst of the

San Francisco Back to Work Emergency Ordinance in Effect as of July 3rd

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Category: California - General Tags: San Francisco

At the end of June, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance creating a right of reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance became effective on July 3rd.  Although Mayor Breed did not sign the ordinance, the City Charter allows the

NLRB Specifies Recommended Protocols for Manual Elections During COVID-19

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus, Labor Law - NLRB, Labor Law - Union Organizing

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

(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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

(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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Colorado - General

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Melissa Ackie, Russell Chapman and Luke MacDowall provide insight on what Texas employers should do concerning paid-sick-leave ordinances. 

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Litigator’s Guide to Navigating Virtual Court Proceedings

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Category: Lawyering - General

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Colorado - General

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

Posted: July 9, 2020 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

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). 

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