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Archives for July 14, 2020
Massachusetts Sues Uber and Lyft Over the Status of Drivers
A lawsuit by the state’s attorney general adds to pressure on the companies to consider their drivers full-time employees.
CBA Broadcast Affiliate in Texas to Pay $215,000 to Settle EEOC Age Suit for Female Reporter
CBS Stations Group of Texas will pay $215,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a federal age discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
Millions Have Lost Health Insurance in Pandemic-Driven Recession
A new study estimates that more than five million American workers lost their insurance this spring, a number higher than those in any full year of insurance losses.
Yes, You Should Take a Vacation in the Middle of a Pandemic
Burning out is much worse than taking a few days off.
Trust and culture in the changing workplace
Building a strong workplace culture rooted in trust and community is more important than ever.
Amazon launches neighborhood health clinics for warehouse workers
Amazon is launching neighborhood health care clinics for warehouse workers and their families.
Verizon’s alternative to layoffs: Retraining 20,000 workers
Verizon hasn’t laid off any of its 135,000 employees during the pandemic. Instead, the company has retrained around 20,000 workers for new careers.
What can stop sexual harassment in the U.S. military?
Here’s what my research suggests.
The unconscious bias training you’ve been told to do won’t work
The unconscious bias training industry is booming. But online tests do little to even address overt, conscious bias
Arizona Issues New COVID-19 Mitigation Requirements for Restaurants
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced additional, statewide actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including new Executive Order (EO) 2020-47 requiring restaurants with indoor seating to operate at less than 50% capacity.
Courtney M. Malveaux and Melanie L. Paul Named Leaders of Jackson Lewis’ Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Courtney M. Malveaux and Melanie L. Paul have been named leaders of the firm’s national Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group. Between them, Mr. Malveaux and Ms. Paul have extensive experience helping employers navigate compliance regulations, policies and interpretations under OSHA, MSHA, and state and local agencies.
Statewide Closures and More Counties Added to State Monitoring List
On July 13, 2020, the State of California announced that, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the following industries must close indoor operations on a statewide basis:
Restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters Family entertainment centers Zoos and museums Cardrooms
Bars, breweries, and pubs
California Attorney General Issues CCPA FAQs
With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) now in effect (January 1, 2020) and enforceable by California’s Attorney General (“AG”) (July 1, 2020), the AG has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Designed to aid consumers in exercising their rights under the CCPA, the FAQs also contain helpful reminders for businesses and
Groundhog Day? California Governor Re-Closes Numerous Businesses Effective Immediately
By: Groundhog Day? California Governor Re-Closes Numerous Businesses Effective Immediately
Citing concerns about COVID cases being on the rise in California, today Governor Newsom announced a number of businesses that are being required to close again, effective immediately. Statewide, the following businesses are required to close indoor operations:
Dine-in restaurants
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