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
Archives for July 2020
COVID-19 Travel Order Takes Effect August 1, 2020
On July 24, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 45, an โOrder Instituting a Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers Arriving in Massachusetts,โ which takes effect August 1. Pleaseย click here for a copy of the Order. Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued related guidance, which is available by clickingย here.
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
House Members Promoting Legislation to Compel MSHA to Issue Emergency Temporary Standard for Pandemic Safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (โMSHAโ) has declined to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (โETSโ) to address pandemic safety for miners. MSHA determined that issuance of an ETS was unnecessary for COVID-19 because MSHAโs existing health and safety standards allow MSHA to require mine operators to take action to
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 Employersโ 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 โ 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
Sลawomir Paruch comments on Polish concept of flat-rate compensation for unlawful dismissal.
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