Back in October of 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court was petitioned to review a Ninth Circuit ruling regarding the Telephone Consumer Privacy Act (“TCPA”) on the following issues: 1) whether the TCPA’s prohibition on calls made by an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) is an unconstitutional restriction of speech, and
Archives for July 21, 2020
AFL-CIO Seeks to Stop Implementation of NLRB Blocking Charge, Other Rule Changes
The AFL-CIO has sued the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to stop implementation of changes to NLRB representation case procedures involving its blocking charge policy, the voluntary recognition bar doctrine, and its rule regarding National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Section 9(a) recognition in the construction industry.
Who is Filing Coronavirus-Related OSHA Complaints?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s federally and state-administered Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) programs across the country receive complaints every day related to COVID-19. OSHA tracks all valid complaints and referrals received since February 1, 2020, with the N-16-COVID-19 additional code, and reports the data daily online at https://www.osha.gov/enforcement/covid-19-data.
Darra James Coleman on COVID Related OSHA Complaints
COVID-19 related complaints filed with OSHA are on the rise. Nexsen Pruet health care attorney Darra James Coleman offers guidance on what you need to know when facing an OSHA investigation in the video below.
The US Supreme Court Weighs In on Discrimination Involving Employees of Religious Institutions and Employers with Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs
Last week, the US Supreme Court issued two rulings that affect a limited class of employers facing claims of discrimination.
Danny Meyer’s Restaurants Will End Their No-Tipping Policy
Union Square Hospitality Group, which helped lead the move away from tips, changes course as its restaurants reopen.
Biden to Announce $775 Billion Plan to Help Working Parents and Caregivers
In a speech in Delaware, Joseph R. Biden Jr. is expected to outline proposals covering care for small children, older adults and family members with disabilities.
Arkansas Pension Sues Allianz Over More Than $700 Million Loss
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System alleges the money manager violated its fiduciary duties and abandoned risk controls
What the A.D.A. Means to Me
We asked the disability rights activists Judy Heumann, Alice Wong and Haben Girma to reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. They said the work of a civil rights activist is never done.
Managing the risks of the new remote workforce
Whether this trend of a bigger remote workforce is confined to the current crisis or whether the pandemic will usher in a future with more flexibility for remote work, Forrester shares some best practices to protect devices that enable remote work.
How to effectively use data analytics for workforce success
Data is only as good as how you utilize it. Serena Huang, global head of data analytics at the Kraft Heinz Co., shared insights on how to utilize data analytics for effective workforce management.
LinkedIn to Lay Off About 6% of Its Workforce
The job cuts will be made across the company’s global sales and talent acquisition teams
Don’t Jump Into Unconscious Bias Training Until You Read This
Unconscious bias training (UBT) has been ‘done to death’ but why do people want it?
Research: A Method for Overcoming Implicit Bias When Considering Job Candidates
“We are committed to a balanced gender distribution and value a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees.”
Pennsylvania’s governor is granting hazard pay to workers in hospitals, grocery stores and other essential jobs
During the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers have been putting their lives at risk to keep our hospitals, grocery stores and public transportation running. So Pennsylvania is providing a bit of help to help them through these difficult times.
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