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Archives for September 4, 2020
Foreign Student Status and Student Work Authorization
Foreign students wishing to study in this country may have whiplash over the Trump Administration’s many moves.
Early in 2020, a federal court blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from changing the rules regarding duration of status admission to the United States. Under the Trump Administration’s proposed policy, students
Temperature Screenings: Review State Laws
Starting the Signing-of-Bills Small with AB 3364
On August 31st, the California legislature closed its 2019 – 2020 session with the Assembly and Senate passing over 35 employment-related bills. However, thus far, the only employment-related bill the Governor has signed is Assembly Bill 3364 (“AB 3364”). AB 3364, titled “Judiciary omnibus,” covers a myriad of items from
A Constitutional Safe Harbor for Religious Employers—The Ministerial Exception
Kristine Grady Derewicz and Michael Romeo review a high-profile Supreme Court opinion.
Bloomberg Law
Reopening and Rehiring Raise Benefits and Pay Considerations
Steven Friedman, Warren Fusfeld and Eric Graffeo summarize key employee benefits and executive compensation considerations as business reopen.
SHRM Online
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Why are Black and Latino advocacy groups backing Uber, Lyft in California labor law fight?
Bruce Sarchet foresees ongoing struggles with California’s AB 5.
Sacramento Bee
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COVID-19 Vaccine Will Mean New Headaches for Employers
Barry Harstein expects employers will struggle with COVID-19 issues even after a vaccine is ready.
Law360
Follow DOL Guidance When Reducing Salaries During the Pandemic
Should Employers Pay Hazard Premiums During the Pandemic?
According to Tammy McCutchen, state and local laws could require hazard pay.
SHRM Online
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Dear Littler: What Do We Do If We Cannot Bring Our Employees Back From Furlough?
Dear Littler: At the start of the pandemic, our company—like countless others—had to furlough a number of our employees. We thought we’d be able to fully resume operations by the summer. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still widespread in our area. It’s approaching six months, and although certain departments are up
New School Year Raises FFCRA Questions
Jeff Nowak reminds employers that state and local laws could offer greater protections to employees than the FFCRA.
SHRM Online
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COVID-19 and its reliefs – from mass termination rules, and through government programs
George Vassos encourages employers to erect exterior signs about their mask policy.
Canadian Lawyer
Creating a Safe Space at Work for Discussing Social Justice Topics
LaToi Mayo suggests that senior leaders can no longer sit on the sidelines and ignore social justice issues in the workplace.
SHRM Online
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