In its most recent COVIDView weekly update, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that levels of COVID-19 “virus circulation and associated illnesses” have been rising nationally since September 2020. The CDC has also issued a “COVI1111111111D-19 Alert,” noting that “COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths across the
Archives for November 27, 2020
Cal/OSHA Emergency Workplace COVID-19 Regulation: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
On November 19, 2020, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted and approved an emergency COVID-19 regulation governing employers and workplaces. That regulation is scheduled for adoption and implementation on November 30, 2020. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions that employers have expressed about the new
Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Standard and Its New Mandatory COVID-19 Paid Time Off Provision
On November 19, 2020, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the standards-setting agency of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), adopted an emergency standard regarding COVID-19 workplace prevention. The Standards Board submitted the new final rule to the Office of Administrative Law, which may approve
Not So Happy Holidays from Cal/OSHA – New Requirements for California Employers
By: Not So Happy Holidays from Cal/OSHA – New Requirements for California Employers
On Friday, Cal/OSHA adopted emergency regulations imposing COVID-related safety standards and requirements related to workplace COVID testing and paid leave for employees who test positive or are exposed to COVID. The Office of Administrative Law has until November
California Provides Additional Guidance on Employee Pay Data Reporting
On November 23, 2020, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing issued additional guidance for employers regarding their requirement to file employee compensation data with the state beginning in March of next year. Pursuant to recently enacted SB 973, California employers will be required to file detailed information
Puerto Rico: Pandemic Assistance Packages and their Effect on Christmas Bonus Exemption for Private Employers
On November 16, 2020, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (“PR DOL”) issued Circular Letter No. 2020-05, discussing considerations for private sector employers when requesting an exemption from paying the Christmas Bonus to their employees where the employer received COVID-19-related economic assistance.
USCIS Allows Continued Use of Approval Notices to Show Employment Authorization
Along with extending its flexibility in allowing virtual Form I-9 employment verification until December 31, 2020, USCIS is also continuing its flexibility with regard to long-pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications. USCIS expected that this interim solution would only be necessary through December 1, 2020, but the delays in producing
From Military To Law: What Attys Took From Their Service
AABANY Congratulates Littler on Receiving the 2020 NAPABA Law Firm Diversity Award
Eddie Chyun and William Ng describe their experiences with Littler’s ‘Ohana affinity group.
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California AB 979 Requires Directors from Underrepresented Communities for California Public Corporations
Britney Torres and Bruce Sarchet consider the effects of the new California law.
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Montgomery County, MD Amends Ban-the-Box Legislation
On November 20, 2020, the Montgomery County, Maryland Council approved amendments to its 2014 “ban-the-box” legislation. The original legislation (Bill 36-14) prohibited employers with 15 or more full-time employees in Montgomery County from conducting a criminal background check of a job applicant, or otherwise inquiring about the criminal or