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Archives for October 5, 2020
Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19 in the workplace
Before President Trump tested positive for COVID-19, we learned that his trusted advisor Hope Hicks came down with the coronavirus, showing the virus’ capability of spreading in a workplace setting.
Black Lives Matter logos in the workplace divide employers, workers and customers
Swedish and Starbucks allow it. QFC and Bartell Drugs do not. The grocery union is willing to fight about it, legal experts say it’s federally protected and some customers think it’s a reason to change where they shop.
Amy Coney Barrett could influence workers’ rights, other economic issues if she joins Supreme Court
The debate surrounding Amy Coney Barrett’s potential appointment to the Supreme Court has focused largely on the fate of abortion rights. But her tenure could significantly affect workers’ rights as well, experts say.
Amazon workers march to Jeff Bezos’ mansion, calling for higher wages, protections
Demonstrators on Sunday marched to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Beverly Hills mansion, protesting company working conditions during the COVID-19 crisis and calling for higher wages, free health care and child care for employees.
Labor Authority Abandons Decades of Precedent, Eviscerates Union Bargaining Rights
Across multiple decisions on Wednesday, the agency that governs federal sector labor law removed unions’ right to midterm bargaining and made it harder for unions to demand agencies bargain over changes to working conditions.
The Secret History of Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Departure from Fox
In November, 2018, a young woman who had been one of Guilfoyle’s assistants at Fox News sent company executives a confidential, forty-two-page draft complaint that accused Guilfoyle of repeated sexual harassment, and demanded monetary relief.
Rutgers wins racial discrimination case
Rutgers University did not violate a Black man’s civil rights when passing him over for seven positions and promotions he sought, a state appellate court ruled.
To Succeed in a Negotiation, Help Your Counterpart Save Face
Oceanic Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Inc. to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Oceanic Time Warner Cable LLC and Charter Communications, Inc. (Oceanic) agree to pay $800,000 and provide other injunctive relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
OSHA COVID-19 Enforcement on the Rise
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enters its new fiscal year, an uptick of enforcement activity from OSHA related to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected.
Additional Information Released on ‘Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping’ Order; ‘Hotline’ Established
Following the “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” Executive Order (EO), which requires the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to set up a hotline and investigate complaints of violations, OFCCP has issued a press release providing additional information and reporting the launch of the hotline.
Neutral is the New Pink: New York’s ‘Pink Tax’ Ban Goes into Effect
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s execution of the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget had eliminated the “pink tax,” effective September 30, 2020, as part of the Governor’s 2020 Women’s Agenda.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2020
Many jurisdictions require individuals to wear face coverings in public spaces, including in retail businesses, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some customers have been refusing to comply.
California Now Requires Reporting of Pay Data by Race and Gender
In an effort to address race and gender-based pay gaps, on September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 973 (SB 973) into law. Here is what employers need to know:
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