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Archives for July 24, 2020

OSHA Publishes New FAQs on Reporting Hospitalizations and Fatalities Due to COVID-19

July 24, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OSHA)

On July 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a new interpretation of the hospitalization reporting requirement of 29 C.F.R. § 1904.39(b)(6), one that states that employers “must report the hospitalization within 24 hours of knowing both that the employee has been hospitalized and

Nevada Employers –Beware: Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Are on the Rise

July 24, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (NV)

An increase in the number of scams involving false unemployment benefits claims are emerging in Nevada and across the country. Third parties are filing claims for unemployment insurance benefits using the names and personal information of employees who have not lost their jobs. They are often using accurate personal information,

Connecticut’s Mandatory Self-Quarantine Executive Order: 5 Things Employers Need to Know

July 24, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (CT)

On July 21, 2020, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7III, which made mandatory a previous advisory self-quarantine recommendation for individuals—including employees—traveling from states with high COVID-19 infection rates. While an exemption for essential travelers still applies, there were a number of changes

Missouri Tightens the Leash on Fake Fidos

July 24, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MO)

On July 14, 2020, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 644, increasing the potential penalties imposed on Missourians and visitors who attempt to pass off their pets as bona fide service dogs. While Missouri law previously made it a crime to impersonate an individual with a disability, now

Mine Safety and Health Administration tells Federal Court that it is Issuing Citations for COVID-19 Health and Safety Violations

July 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Coronavirus

Jackson Lewis

Co-Authored by Brian Lundgren

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the battle over when or if employers should be liable for personal injuries arising from coronavirus exposure allegedly caused during employment lurks on the horizon.

The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently rejected a union’s request for

Littler Global Guide – Puerto Rico – Q2 2020

July 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: Puerto Rico

Littler

Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.

Don’t Miss Out: Deadlines are Upon Us

July 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Benefits)

Jackson Lewis

Deadlines are a large part of employee benefit plan administration.  The past 12 – 18 months have contributed to potential confusion about standard deadlines and added new deadlines plan administrators will not want to overlook.  During this period, the IRS created a one-time window deadline, published extensions for some plans’

Colorado Enacts Public Health Emergency Whistleblower (PHEW) Law Protecting COVID-19 Workplace COPs

July 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (CO)

Littler

At a time when employers are struggling to stay current with ever-changing COVID-19 laws and public health orders, Colorado has enacted a new Public Health Emergency Whistleblower (PHEW) law on the heels of its sweeping new paid sick leave law under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).  Broadly

Massachusetts Issues Stronger Travel Restrictions

July 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MA)

Littler

Massachusetts has issued strict new travel restrictions, including quarantine requirements, unless the person is coming from a “lower-risk state,” has proof of a negative COVID-19 test, or meets certain narrow exemptions.

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, Massachusetts had initially issued “instructions” asking visitors to the Commonwealth from out-of-state

Philadelphia Enacts Anti-Retaliation Ordinance for COVID-19 Workplace Complaints

July 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (PA)

Littler

On June 26, 2020, Philadelphia became the first city in the United States to enact legislation specifically protecting workers who make complaints about workplace safety due to COVID-19. 

Beltway Buzz, July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Gov Agencies)

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.

U.S. Senate to Vote on New NLRB Member

July 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: NLRB

Jackson Lewis

The Senate plans to vote during the last week in July on the nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), according to Employment Law360.

Currently, the five-member NLRB has two vacancies. McFerran, a Democrat, served on the NLRB from December 17, 2014, to December 16, 2019.

CDC Updates Guidance for Ending Home Isolation

July 24, 2020 | Franczek P.C. Filed Under: Coronavirus

Recently (on July 20, 2020), the CDC updated its guidance on returning from home isolation, shortening the required time that an individual who has tested positive for or is suspected of having COVID-19 must be fever free from 72 hours […]

The post CDC Updates Guidance for Ending Home Isolation


New Pennsylvania COVID-19 Grant Program Helps Employers Provide Hazard Pay to Employees in Life-Sustaining Occupations

July 24, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (PA)

Littler

On July 16, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program—a $50 million grant aimed to help employers provide hazard pay to “front-line” employees working in sectors that are vital to the state during the pandemic. Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)

California Legislature Proposes Bill Mirroring Executive Order Regarding Food Sector Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

July 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

On April 16, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-51-20, (“Executive Order”) which provides COVID-19 related paid sick leave for “food sector workers” who work for larger employers in the state. The California legislature is now considering codifying those leave requirements with Senate Bill 729.

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