On August 7, 2020, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Wanda Vázquez Garced, signed into law the “Act to Prohibit and Prevent Workplace Harassment in Puerto Rico,” previously known as House Bill No. 306. The primary purpose of the Act is to prohibit and prevent abusive conduct against employees
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Beltway Buzz, August 7, 2020
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.
Reward Your Employees — Without Breaking the Bank
Spot bonuses can boost morale during trying times.
8 Ways Managers Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
Nearly 42% of employees report a decline in mental health since the pandemic began.
N.F.L.’s Push Ahead With Season Rankles Workers in the Home Office
Workers who have been ordered back to the league’s headquarters are resisting, arguing that the reopening was rushed and that in some ways they have been put in an “impossible situation.”
Who Should Pay for Covid-19 Testing in the Workplace?
When small businesses seek to screen employees for infection, not all health insurers will foot the bill
How to foster a corporate culture in virtual workplace
Ultimately, culture can change as a result of leaders communicating their values frequently and widely.
Travelers from New York Allowed into Trusted Traveler Programs Again
New Yorkers can once again register for Trusted Traveler Programs.
However, registrants should note that, due to COVID-19, Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers are closed until at least September 8, 2020.
In early February 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) prohibited New Yorkers from registering or re-registering for Trusted Traveler
It’s now even easier to fire U.S. workers for what they say
Employers in the U.S. just got more latitude to fire employees who speak up about harassment and discrimination.
Managing Remote Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
When 2020 began, the average manager may have supervised a handful of remote workers. Now, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are having some or all of their employees work from home for the foreseeable future.
This Grad Student Stopped Eating 22 Days Ago Over Dartmouth’s Handling of Her Sexual-Misconduct Case
Maha Hasan Alshawi, who says she now weighs just 77 pounds, announced this week that she’s even stopped drinking water.
New York Federal Court Says DOL ‘Jumped the Rail’ When It Issued FFCRA Regulations
On August 3, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York upended several employer-friendly limitations in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Specifically, the court struck down the DOL’s regulations regarding: (1) the requirement that employers
Punching In: Business-Backed Groups Call for Worker Center Probe
Michael Lotito favors employer protections from worker litigation related to coronavirus.
Law360
COVID-19 May Hinder Business Travel Long After Cos. Reopen
Alka Ramchandani-Raj suggests that national and international travel may be risky.
Law360
Is The Pandemic Ushering In A New Normal For The Legal Profession?
Scott Forman points to tools that make it easier for lawyers at a firm to collaborate.
Above the Law
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