Tanya Bovée discusses the increase in compliance inquiries from employers regarding workplace risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in “Legal Fallout: Hartford law firms see spike in COVID-19-related business,” (page 16) published by the Hartford Business Journal.
Archives for September 22, 2020
Incentive or Service Awards for Class Action Plaintiffs Unlawful, Eleventh Circuit Rules
“Incentive” or “service” awards to lead plaintiffs in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 (Rule 23) class actions are unlawful, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled in a suit brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Revised Department of Labor Regulations Necessitate Job-Specific Assessment by Health Care Providers for Employees’ Potential FFCRA Leave Entitlement
In April 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued regulations excluding “Health Care Providers” from the reach of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) leave entitlements, both as to expanded sick leave and expanded FMLA leave.
Pandemic Pitfalls for the Unwary: NLRA Rights for Non-Union Employees
North and South Carolina are the least unionized states in the nation, but employers in the Carolinas should not overlook the protection the National Labor Relations Act provides for their non-union work forces, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Humility In The Workplace And A Lesson From King T’Challa
Breaking news: I’ve sometimes said the wrong thing. I’ve at best unintentionally, and at worst thoughtlessly forgotten someone’s name or made an insensitive remark, or simply made a statement that was wrong.
Ellen DeGeneres Returns to Show With Apology for Toxic Workplace
“Things happen here that never should have happened,” the host says. Warner Bros. started investigating her show in July, after complaints of a toxic workplace culture.
What School Doesn’t Teach Us About the Workforce
Some of the most important lessons about the workforce that institutions should include to prepare the leaders of tomorrow.
House OKs protections for pregnant workers
Employers can require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Will it come to that?
When health care companies mandate a flu vaccine, 98% of workers get immunized. Other industries rarely follow their lead.
Laid-Off Workers Cut Spending, Hunt for Jobs as Extra Unemployment Benefits Run Out
A short-term extension has been helpful but hasn’t fully alleviated financial fears
Examining Joe Biden’s Record On Employment Discrimination
In a recent campaign event held by the AFL-CIO, Joe Biden declared he would be the “strongest labor president you’ve ever had.”
‘Sexual Chocolate Goddess’: Connecticut Court Administrators Sued for Discrimination, Harassment
The plaintiff ran into questions about whether the window had closed to file suit.
Why female bosses get different reactions from male ones
Imagine that your boss Ethan calls you into his office. He expresses disappointment in your recent performance and lack of commitment. How would you react?
Treasury Probes Claims of Racial Discrimination at U.S. Mint
Black employees ask Secretary Steven Mnuchin to address what they describe as ‘rampant racism’ in letter
40 Percent of Working Parents Quit or Reduced Their Hours Since the Pandemic
Another poll proves the COVID-19 crisis is taking a career toll on parents, and especially moms.
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