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.
Archives for November 12, 2020
San Francisco Enacts ‘Tourist Hotel’ Cleaning Protocols
Michael Hui outlines Ordinance No. 208-20 and compliance requirements for tourist hotels in San Francisco.
SHRM Online
Election, Covid-19 Have Lawyers Prepping Companies for Change
Michael Lotito comments on how the presidential election could impact employers.
Bloomberg Law
CDC Finds That Cloth Face Masks Provide Personal Protection
Since the beginning of April, the U.S.
Tenth Circuit: No Adverse Action Necessary to Prove a Violation of the ADA’s Accommodation Requirements
The Tenth Circuit recently held that a disabled employee was not required to show that she suffered a separate adverse employment action to establish a failure to accommodate claim under the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Exby-Stolley v. Board of County Commissioners. Plaintiff alleged that the employer failed to accommodate
Warning to New York Employers: The NY WARN Act Now Requires WARN Notices be Sent to Additional Governmental Recipients
On November 11, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Assembly Bill A10674a. The legislation, which took effect immediately, amended the New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by substantially expanding the list of governmental entities that must receive advance notice of a WARN-triggering event.
5 Key Executive Compensation Trends and Issues for 2021
The 2021 executive compensation season will be more challenging than usual for most companies due to the financial and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet these challenges, companies should be aware of several key issues relating to executive compensation as they design their 2021 executive compensation programs.
Marijuana Ballot Initiatives Approved in Five States: What This Budding Trend Means for Employers
On November 3, 2020, five states had initiatives on the ballot to legalize the recreational and/or medical use of marijuana, and all five initiatives easily passed. Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey voted in favor of legalizing the possession and recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 years and older.
Reopening and COVID-19: Risks of Moving Too Fast
Just as many individuals are anxious to get back to bars and restaurants, concerts, theater, and family gatherings, these desires must be tempered by the risks that this behavior presents. In this Employment Issues column, Philip M. Berkowitz and Devjani Mishra write that opening prematurely can constitute an