New Massachusetts Executive Orders going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on November 6, 2020, contain “targeted interventions” designed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The interventions are aimed mainly at reducing the number of people at public and private gatherings and limiting the times when people can gather.
Archives for November 4, 2020
New Jersey Governor Issues New COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols for Employers
In an effort to combat the recent rising COVID-19 numbers in the New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) No. 192 on October 28, 2020, mandating health and safety protocols for employers with employees, customers, or other visitors on-site. While many of these protocols have been required in
CDC Offers Tips to Have a Safe and Jolly Holiday Season
This year has been challenging for a number of reasons, not least of which is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. After months of isolation and remote operations, many employers and employees are eagerly looking forward to opportunities during the approaching holiday season to come together (in
Littler Enters Tenth European Country Through Combination with Abdón Pedrajas in Spain
(November 3, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that Abdón Pedrajas, a leading labor and employment law firm in Spain, is joining its global platform. The move into Spain marks the tenth European country Littler has expanded into
California Offers Limited Guidance on New Pay Data Reporting Requirements; Further Guidance Expected
On November 2, 2020, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released Frequently Asked Questions providing limited guidance to employers as to how to comply with their obligations for filing employee compensation data with the state under the recently enacted SB 973.
OFCCP Publishes Updated Supply & Service Technical Assistance Guide
As we noted in our August 2019 post, one of OFCCP Director Craig Leen’s priorities has been to update the Agency’s website with assistance materials for contractors – including Technical Assistance Guides (TAGs). OFCCP announced today that it has updated the TAG for contractors and subcontractors with covered supply or
Class Action Trends Report Fall 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter work lives in profound ways, employers are confronted with additional liability risks. The pandemic has created a wave of litigation that is unlikely to ebb until well after the unprecedented public health crisis recedes. In this issue, Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss the risks of
Public Comments Received on Proposed Rules Implementing Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
On November 2, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employments’ Division of Labor Standards and Statistics held a public hearing to solicit comments about Colorado’s proposed Equal Pay Transparency Rules. The proposed rules will implement Colorado’s New Equal Pay for Equal Work law that goes into effect January 1,