In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed a first-in-the-nation standard to address COVID-19 in workplaces.
Archives for July 15, 2020
Marlo Johnson Roebuck of Jackson Lewis Elected Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Marlo Johnson Roebuck – Managing Principal of the firm’s Detroit and Grand Rapids Offices – has been elected a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in the Class of 2020.
Jones Walker LLP Recognized in the 2020 Legal 500 United States Guide
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce the firm has been recommended in the 2020 Legal 500 United States guide as a “Top Tier” firm in the following practice area:
DHS Rescinds Policy Change on Temporary COVID-19 Exemptions for Certain International Students
After facing a number of lawsuits filed by some U.S. universities and states, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has agreed to rescind the policy change announced July 6, 2020 that rolled back some of the temporary COVID-19 pandemic exemptions for international students in F-1 and M-1 status.
‘Hero’ Pay Raises Disappear for Many Essential Workers
Several retailers have ended the pay raises and bonuses they gave to employees as an appreciation for their courage and commitment in showing up to work during the pandemic.
‘They Go to Mommy First’
How the pandemic is disproportionately disrupting mothers’ careers.
3 ways the pandemic could change our workplaces for the better
Jeff Miller of Cornerstone says sustained change requires continuous learning and reflection. Without it, he argues, we lose touch with what we’ve learned and why it’s important.
Virginia adopts nation’s first coronavirus workplace safety rules after labor groups decry federal inaction
Companies could face steep fines if they do not follow new state rules meant to prevent the spread of the virus
Preparing For Tomorrow’s Hybrid Workplace
In the last column, I illustrated how differences in mindset have made the difference between surviving and thriving during the recent months of work-from-home.
White House tells 18 million unemployed workers to ‘Find Something New’ in ad campaign
The initiative — complete with a virtual roundtable featuring Apple CEO Tim Cook — was swiftly derided as “tone-deaf” on social media.
Cornell Policy Experts Assess the State of the U.S. Labor Market
The U.S. labor market is “showing strength one day and weakness the next,” said former Congressman Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who currently serves as Director of the Cornell Institute of Politics and Global Affairs.
The future of offices will be decided by bosses, not workers
The debate that may ultimately matter is costs versus control.
Employees Feel Pressured as Bosses Order Them Back to Offices During Pandemic
Phillips 66, Crédit Agricole have pushed ahead with reopening plans for workplaces in Texas, New York as Covid-19 cases climb nationwide
Sacramento Employers Must Comply With New Worker Protection Ordinance Starting July 15th
Sacramento has passed the Sacramento Worker Protection, Health and Safety Act (Ordinance No. 2020-00260) which is effective as of July 15, 2020.
The ordinance requires all employers operating in the City of Sacramento to comply with certain specified safety practices and protocols, many of which are recommended by the California
No Initials, No Problem: California Court of Appeal Holds Failure to Initial Not Enough to Prevent Arbitration
“What if neither party to an arbitration agreement places initials next to a jury waiver contained in the agreement, even though the drafter included lines for their initials?” asked the California Court of Appeal in Martinez v. BaronHR, Inc.,Cal. App. LEXIS 631 (2020).
The employee in Martinez was given several
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