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Archives for July 29, 2020
Transferring Employee Data after EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Invalidated
Businesses are now prohibited from transferring employee personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to the U.S. under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield program. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield invalid in Data Protection Commissioner v. Facebook Ireland and Schrems (C-311/18) (Schrems
20 Tips for U.S. Virgin Islands Employers in 2020: Addressing COVID-19 Concerns When Employees Return From Vacation
Conducting business in the U.S. Virgin Islands poses unique challenges not often encountered in the states, but also unique opportunities. This 20-part series offers tips for doing business in the U.S. Virgin Islands, covering a broad array of topics affecting employers. Part eight of this series addresses COVID-19 concerns that
What to Do If Employees Refuse to Wear a Mask
βI want to come back to work, but I wonβt wear a mask.β Some of you may have heard this from your employees. Your gut reaction may be, βwell, then, youβre fired,β but you canβt do that immediately. If an employee makes such a statement, you first need to
COVID-19 Travel Order Takes Effect August 1, 2020
On July 24, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 45, an βOrder Instituting a Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers Arriving in Massachusetts,β which takes effect August 1. PleaseΒ click here for a copy of the Order. Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued related guidance, which is available by clickingΒ here.
IDPH Updates Guidance for Ending Home Isolation to Align with New CDC Guidance
On July 23, 2020, we issued an alert informing you that 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 […]
House Members Promoting Legislation to Compel MSHA to Issue Emergency Temporary Standard for Pandemic Safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (βMSHAβ) has declined to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (βETSβ) to address pandemic safety for miners. MSHA determined that issuance of an ETS was unnecessary for COVID-19 because MSHAβs existing health and safety standards allow MSHA to require mine operators to take action to
Vaccination requirements could pit safety concerns vs. ADA, Title VII
Dennis Brown views a coronavirus vaccine as a game changer that will raise issues.
HR Exchange
Georgia Department of Labor Revises Employersβ Obligations for Filing Partial Unemployment Claims
On July 17, 2020, the Georgia Department of Labor issued updated emergency Rules concerning unemployment benefits in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new Rules went into effect on July 19 and continue through November 16, 2020, or until the Department proposes and enacts subsequent rules or guidance.
OSHA’s new COVID-19 investigations, silica guidance
Brad Hammock describes what contractors can expect from OSHA regarding COVID-19 and other issues.
Construction Dive
EEOC Compliance and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Barry Harstein and Therese Waymel review actions normally not permitted for employers. (Pages 38-39.)
Today’s General Counsel
NLRB Makes It Easier To Fire Workers Over Profane Outbursts
New Federal and State COVID-19 Legislation: A Q&A From the Plaintiff and Defense Perspective
Harry Jones explores various pieces of legislation relating to the coronavirus.
Corporate Counsel
State Quarantine Mandates Complicate Business Travel
Alka Ramchandani-Raj cautions against mandating travel to a high-risk state.
SHRM Online
Future Workplace β Balancing AI and Robotics Pandemic Solutions with Privacy Concerns
Natalie Pierce explores the issues surrounding technology, privacy and the coronavirus.
Daily Journal