Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act into law on Monday, August 17, 2020.
Archives for August 19, 2020
Understanding βStandingβ: The Eighth Circuit Slams the Brakes on Three More ADA Title III βDrive-Byβ Suits
Continuing a trend that saw Minnesota courts dismiss at least eight disability access lawsuits under Title III of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2018 and 2019, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over Minnesota as well as several other states, recently affirmed the dismissals of
The 2020-2021 Virtual School Year: 20 Tips for Employers of Parents During the Pandemic
How can employers assist working parents during the fall school year? This is one of the top questions on the minds of management and employees as the fall school year begins. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor, it is estimated that 41 percent of workers between the
Reimbursements and Remote Work 101
In March 2020, many employers suddenly found themselves managing a mostly remote workforce due to COVID-19. As the pandemic stretches on, some businesses remain remote because of necessity, while others are considering the many advantages of a remote workforce.
As employees continue teleworking, employers should familiarize themselves with the requirements
New Executive Order Takes Aim at Hiring under Federal Contracts
The βAligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices With the Interests of American Workersβ Executive Order directs federal departments and agencies to conduct audits of federal contracts awarded in Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 to determine if U.S. job opportunities or the economy have been adversely affected by the use of
Littler Elects Erin Webber as Next Managing Director and President
(August 18, 2020) β Littler, the worldβs largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced that shareholder Erin Webber (Denver) will become president and managing director of the firm, effective January 2021, for an eight-year term. Webber succeeds Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, who served as co-presidents
California Legislature Advances Numerous Labor and Employment Bills
Despite all that is going on in the world, the California legislature has been busy this year. Below is a summary of the major employment law bills that are working their way through the state Assembly and Senate.
Some Hospitality Employers in Nevada Must Establish Virus-Combatting Protocols Including Cleaning, Testing, and Paid Time Off
On August 11, 2020, Nevada Governor Sisolak signed Senate Bill No.
IRS Issues FAQs on Leave-Sharing Plans to Aid Employees Affected by COVID-19
On August 3, 2020, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the tax treatment of leave-sharing plans maintained by an employer to help its COVID-19 affected employees.
Philadelphia Employers Alert: Wage Equity Ordinance Will Be Enforced Starting September 1
On September 1, 2020, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations will begin enforcing a previously-enjoined provision of the cityβs Wage Equity Ordinance, which addresses the disparity in the pay of women and minorities.