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Archives for November 20, 2020

California Standards Board Passes Sweeping Cal/OSHA Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulation

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Health And Safety (CA)

Littler

On November 19, 2020, over the vigorous objections of several employers, trade associations, employer agencies, and defense counsel, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously to pass the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA or the “Division”) Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulation.  The finalized draft

CDC Clarifies Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance – Opportunities to Continue Working Potentially Narrowed After COVID-19 Exposures

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Coronavirus

Jackson Lewis

On November 16, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) clarified its guidance permitting critical infrastructure workers to return to work before the end of the standard 14-day quarantine period following exposure to COVID-19.  In this updated guidance, the CDC reiterated its standard recommendation that all individuals known to be

New Measures in Oregon Decriminalize Certain Narcotics and Legalize Psilocybin Therapy

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (OR)

Oregon voters approved two groundbreaking measures in the 2020 election season to become the first state in the nation to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances (Measure 110) and legalize the therapeutic usage of psilocybin in a controlled therapy setting (Measure 109). Many employers may be

A Rare Occurrence: California Court Overturns Arbitrator’s Award

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (CA)

Littler

California’s statutory ban on post-employment covenants, which are enforceable in most other states, has bedeviled employers trying to protect confidential information and trade secrets. The state’s Business and Professions Code section 16600 provides that “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or

Beltway Buzz: 2021 Labor and Employment Forecast

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (Labor Law)

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.

CDC Modifies Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Coronavirus

Littler

The CDC continues to issue updated guidance on how to maintain a safe workplace during the pandemic.  On November 16, 2020, the CDC modified its guidance for “critical infrastructure” employers on whether they can permit asymptomatic workers to continue to work after exposure to an individual with a suspected

Pennsylvania Issues Stricter COVID-19 Mitigation Measures

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (PA)

Littler

Citing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania with significantly higher daily case counts than in the spring and rising hospitalizations, Commonwealth Secretary of Health Dr.

Michigan’s COVID-19–Related Restrictions and Remote Work Requirements: the Latest Developments

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (MI)

Michigan’s rate of COVID-19 infection seems to be increasing each day, as does the volume of orders, rules, and guidance documents applicable to Michigan businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temporary Flexibility for I-9 Compliance Extended Through December 31, 2020

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Employment Eligibility

Jackson Lewis

Once again, just as it was about to expire, ICE has announced a further extension of flexibility in its rules related to Form I-9 compliance. This time, the extension will continue through December 31, 2020.

Employers will be able to continue to inspect Section 2 Form I-9 documents virtually (e.g., over

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition to Review Cook County Property Tax Assessment Litigation

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Law Firm News

As reported in Education Week, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition to hear an appeal brought by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and others challenging a 7th Circuit decision allowing Illinois federal courts […]

The post U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition to Review Cook County Property Tax Assessment Litigation appeared first on Franczek P.C..

TCPA Is Unenforceable Since 2015 – Federal Courts in Louisiana and Ohio Rule

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (HR)

Jackson Lewis

In late September, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana issued a first of its kind  ruling regarding the Telephone Consumer Privacy Act (“TCPA”). The court held that TCPA provision,  47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(A)(iii) – which prohibits calls (and messages) made using an Automatic Telephone Dialing Systems

Improper Appointment of Acting DHS Head Invalidates Rollback of DACA Program, Court Rules

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

Federal District Judge Nicolas G. Garaufis struck down the Administration’s most recent attempt to limit the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. He held that the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, had not been properly appointed and therefore, his recent rollback of DACA was invalid. Rules regarding

Ohio Issues COVID-19 Restrictions on Retailers

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: General (OH)

On November 13, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health Lance Himes issued a new director’s order enhancing face covering requirements for Ohio retailers, adding mandatory oversight obligations for employers, and providing greater enforcement power for local health departments and law enforcement.

Littler Attorneys in Four Countries Named to 2021 Best Lawyers™ List

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: Law Firm News

Littler

Two global member firms earn “Law Firm of the Year” recognition

(November 20, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that attorneys in four of its international offices have been recognized in the 2021 editions of Best Lawyers. Additionally,

Social Collaboration: Benefits, Best Practices, and Tools

November 20, 2020 Filed Under: HR Headlines

With social media, you can chat with friends, share funny memes, and tweet angry things into the internet void. Social collaboration uses the same tools (and can include the same behaviors), but the goals are different; this is the business side of social media.

In this article, we’ll take

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