On September 22, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (the “EO”), which indicates that it seeks to “combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating,” and end so-called “divisive concepts” promulgated in workplace employee trainings.
Archives for October 13, 2020
Pandemic Necessitates Review of “Donning and Doffing” Policies
As federal and state safety and health guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic call for extensive use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace, employers should give their policies on “donning and doffing” a fresh look. Pandemic-related reopening orders issued by state and local governments may include requirements that will
Hospital Granted Summary Judgment on Surgeon’s Discrimination Claims
The hospital did not discriminate against a 73-year-old surgeon on the basis of his age or perceived disability or breach his contract when it required him to undergo neuropsychological and physical exams and have a proctor when conducting lower bowel surgeries following the death of one of his patients, a
Michigan Agency Continues to Issue Emergency Health Orders and Guidance on Face Coverings and Gatherings
In light of the Michigan Supreme Court’s March 2, 2020 order nullifying over 100 of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to issue health-related orders to protect Michigan residents.
How to Help Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Pandemic
Adam Fiss and Gartenberg encourage employers to be attuned to risk factors of domestic violence.
SHRM Online
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Best Practices For Presenting Exhibits In A Remote Deposition
Helene Wasserman and Nathaniel Jenkins describe ways to introduce exhibits at remote depositions.
Law360
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health – Risk Management
Terri Solomon outlines steps for keeping employees connected and supported when working remotely.
Risk Management
A Six-Month Recap of Current and Prospective Covid-19 Litigation
Harry Jones expects an increase in virus-related wage and discrimination litigation.
Corporate Counsel
Federal Court Finds Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act Contains Implied Private Right of Action
On September 25, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania became the first federal court in the Third Circuit to rule that Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) allows an employee to bring a private lawsuit against his or her employer for taking an adverse employment action
Pennsylvania’s New Overtime Salary Thresholds Take Effect
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) amendments to the regulations that exempt executive, administrative, and professional (so-called “white collar”) salaried workers from overtime requirements under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968 (PMWA) went into effect on October 3, 2020. The amended regulations were originally approved on January
California Acute Care Hospitals Must Reimburse Training Costs
Assembly Bill 2855, recently signed into law by Governor Newsom, will require that acute care hospitals in California reimburse employees and job applicants for certain training costs.