By now, employers likely have heard the news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the length of time that individuals should quarantine after an exposure to COVID-19.
Archives for December 8, 2020
Manufacturers and Multiemployer Pensions — The Importance of Monitoring Withdrawal Liability
Approximately a quarter of the workforce covered by a traditional pension plan is in a multiemployer plan, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many manufacturers that participate in such plans are unaware their largest contingent liability may stem from their allocable share of unfunded vested benefits, or withdrawal liability.
Susan Groff, Christopher Patrick and Rassa Ahmadi Co-Author “California Issues More Guidance on Pay-Data Reporting Requirements”
Susan Groff, Christopher Patrick and Rassa Ahmadi co-author “California Issues More Guidance on Pay-Data Reporting Requirements,” published by SHRM.
EEOC Announces New Process for Requesting Formal Opinion Letters
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) announced today that it has launched a new process for the public to request a formal opinion letter concerning Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) from the Commission.
Harvard Initiative Shines A Light On The Vital Role Of Employee Well-Being In The Workplace
Disruptions in the workplace caused by the pandemic have had more far-reaching consequences than most people realize, say researchers at a collaborative network within the Harvard School of Public Health.
4 Ways to Cultivate Inclusion and Compassion In the Workplace
In the times we’re living in, more and more people are experiencing stress, unhappiness, and anxiety in the workplace. The more your staff can feel supported, acknowledged and understood, the more they can positively contribute to your business.
How To Lead A Digitally Heightened Workplace
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in Spring 2020, everything changed.
The Federal Gender Pay Gap Is Shrinking, But the Remaining Disparity May Be the Hardest to Eliminate
A government watchdog agency last week announced that the gender pay gap in the federal government has improved significantly over the last two decades, but warned that agencies must improve their data collection to continue to make progress.
EEOC Priorities May Change Under a Biden Administration
Employers can expect the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to shift its priorities to a more employee-friendly focus under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, but changes won’t occur overnight.
Amazon accused of pregnancy and disability discrimination in EEOC charge
An Amazon employee from Oklahoma on Monday filed a complaint against the company with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, alleging pregnancy and disability discrimination.
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia Legalizes Workplace Discrimination on His Way out the Door
On Monday, the Trump administration finalized a sweeping new regulation that allows federal contractors to discriminate against racial and religious minorities, women, and especially LGBTQ people in the name of protecting “religious liberty.”
EEOC Reports Record Recovery and Decrease in Pending Charges
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or the “Agency”) recently released its annual financial report for the 2020 fiscal year. Relevant highlights from this report include discussion of a research study was commenced to determine whether there is a correlation between unemployment during economic downturns related to COIVD-19 and EEOC
California Senators To Introduce Supplement To SB 206 In Advance Of NCAA’s January Name, Image, and Likeness Vote
California State Senators Nancy Skinner and Steven Bradford, the initial drafters of the historic California state legislation which granted student-athletes the legal right to seek remuneration for their name, image and likeness rights, plan to introduce new state legislation to bolster Senate Bill 206 (SB206).
Although the specific language of
The Real HR Show: When Employees are Naughty and Nice
What if your good employee does something sketchy? And just what about alcohol in the office?
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Why Companies Should Stop Scaring Employees About Cybersecurity
If they want workers to be more vigilant, fear doesn’t work. Fortunately, there are alternatives.