California employees have one more thing to be grateful for this year, just in time for Thanksgiving. On September 17, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 1383 into law, effectively expanding the existing family and medical leave protections for working families. This new law, which becomes effective January 1, 2021, makes several significant changes to the existing family and medical leave law, commonly referred to as the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
Archives for November 12, 2020
Employers can expect OSHA to issue emergency rule for COVID-19 early in Biden administration
COVID-19 cases in the United States have been increasing rapidly in recent weeks, and the surge is expected to continue into the winter. On Nov. 10, 2020, the rolling seven-day average of confirmed cases was at an all-time high. Almost 62,000 individuals are hospitalized for COVID-19, the most since the pandemic began. Fatalities from COVID-19 are widely anticipated to rise in the coming weeks.
Lavigne and Kee Discuss Employee Productivity, Information Security, and Confidentiality on HR Works Podcast
Trade Secret Insider co-founders Joe Lavigne and P.J. Kee were guests on the recent HR Works Podcast episode “HR Works 128: Employee Monitoring and Protecting Trade Secrets.”
“Defined Contribution Plans, Section 401(k) Plans: Tax Aspects,” Bloomberg Law Benefits Guide
Susan Chambers, a partner in the Tax Practice Group in the New Orleans office, and Linda Bounds Keng, a partner in the firm’s Tax Practice Group in the Jackson office, authored the chapter titled “Defined Contribution Plans, Section 401(k) Plans: Tax Aspects” in the Bloomberg Law Benefits Guide.
The CROWN Act: Protecting Natural Hairstyles – A Root to End Overview for Employers on Hair Discrimination Laws
Many have said that the workplace tends to be society’s battlefield—where culture wars play out and emerging trends go up against long-established ones.
Employee Poaching
Joon Hwang explains the value of properly drafted restrictive covenants.
MedEsthetics Magazine
DHS Arrests 15 Individuals on OPT, Continues High Scrutiny of Foreign Students, Warns University DSOs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of 15 individuals who claimed to work on Optional Practical Training (OPT) for nonexistent companies. In addition, USCIS notified 700 OPT recipients suspected of being complicit in similar activities that it would revoke their employment authorization. Further, USCIS notified an
Remote Work, Employee Well-Being and COVID-19
Stephan Swinkels reveals how European employers are looking at remote work.
Today’s General Counsel
Comply with local, state laws for time off to vote
Jennifer Staples reminds employers to check legal requirements regarding time off for voting.
Post-Acute Advisor
Racial-Discrimination Settlements Usually Come with an NDA. That’s Changing.
According to Kerry Notestine, employers are cautious about restricting conversation on sexual harassment or discrimination matters.
The Wall Street Journal
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Calls Spread To Enact 'Right Of Recall' For Laid-Off Workers
Agencies, Contractors Suspend Diversity Training To Avoid Violating Trump Order
Chris Gokturk provides insight to businesses on how to continue effective diversity training.
American University Radio (WAMU 88.5)
'It's just breathtaking': How a turbulent 2020 is likely to impact HR policies in the long run
Bruce Sarchet discusses how the pandemic will affect workplace policies, especially in HR operations.
HR Dive
HR's top handbook headache? Getting employees to read it, survey says
Bruce Sarchet discusses how businesses are adjusting their handbooks due to the pandemic.
HR Dive
OFCCP Issues Final Rule Outlining Procedures for Resolving Employment Discrimination
For years, many federal contractors have criticized the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for misusing statistical methods to support allegations of discrimination against federal contractors and for general inconsistency in conducting compliance reviews.