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.
Archives for July 14, 2020
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
Return-to-Work Changes Pose Litigation Trap for Overtime Rules
Lee Schreter provides insight to employers on wage and hour policies when returning to work.
Bloomberg Law
Virus Link to ‘Double Damages’ Rollback Skewered by Obama Alums
Dane Steffenson provides insight on wage and hour liquidated damages amid pandemic.
Bloomberg Law
Employers’ Top Return-to-Work Concerns
Michelle Barrett Falconer discusses employer’s top concerns for reopening amid the pandemic.
Financial Advisor IQ
Printing Debacle at USCIS: Employees, Employers Harmed by Government Failure to Print Documents
Foreign nationals with approved permanent residence applications but no actual permanent resident card (known as Green Cards) are not the only ones dealing with the printing back-up at USCIS. After deciding to bring the printing of Green Cards and all other employment authorization documents in-house, USCIS is not able to
DOT Implements Temporary Drug-Testing Waiver
Nancy Delogu explains the temporary drug testing waiver for drivers during the pandemic.
SHRM Online
Not so fast, boss: As COVID-19 cases spike in Texas, more delay their return to the office
Harry Jones comments on Dallas businesses’ return-to-work plans.
The Dallas Morning News
Connor and Loeffler: (Re)open for business: Employers’ questions for the next normal
Emily Connor and Rebecca Loeffler identify several areas employers should be examining as they start the process of reopening for business.
The Indiana Lawyer
How Should Multistate Employers Approach Workplace Mask Policies?
Alka Ramchandani-Raj highlights the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
SHRM Online
Federal law now protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination; what does it mean for Madison employers?
Michael Gotzler discusses how the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA) differs from Title VII.
InBusiness
No Mask, No Service: Michigan Expands Face Covering Requirements
On July 10, 2020, in response to a recent increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state, Michigan Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order requiring individuals to wear face masks covering their nose and mouth, and businesses to refuse to provide service to customers without face