On July 24, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 45, an “Order Instituting a Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers Arriving in Massachusetts,” which takes effect August 1. Please click here for a copy of the Order. Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued related guidance, which is available by clicking here.
Archives for July 2020
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
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
Georgia Department of Labor Revises Employers’ 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.
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 – Balancing AI and Robotics Pandemic Solutions with Privacy Concerns
Natalie Pierce explores the issues surrounding technology, privacy and the coronavirus.
Daily Journal
Small Business: Companies face recording requirements for COVID-19
At It Again: NLRB Proposes More Changes to Its Election Rules, Policies
Continuing its reshaping of its election rules, policies, and procedures, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed two new amendments to the policies and procedures governing its elections. The changes will be published on July 29, 2020, in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register.
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COVID-19 Stress Manifesting in the Workplace: An Increase in COVID-19 Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims?
Patrick Hicks and Kelsey Stegall encourages employers to be vigilant in enforcing anti-retaliation policies.
Clark County Bar Association
Are you fired illegally? After returning to the company, you will recover a vacation for a period outside the company
Sławomir Paruch comments on Polish concept of flat-rate compensation for unlawful dismissal.
Forsal.pl
Senate Republicans Unveil Latest COVID-19 Response Legislation
On July 27, 2020, Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate unveiled its latest legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The bill represents the most recent effort to target relief to workers, employers, and others as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
Hon. Stacie F. Beckerman: Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Christine Sargent profiles a federal district court judge.
The Federal Lawyer