Employer Update:Yesterday, March 2, 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that it has revised its Fiscal Year 2020 Supply and Service Scheduling List by removing all establishments that were previously selected to receive a focused review and/or compliance check.
Archives for March 3, 2021
South Carolina Senate Passes COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act
The South Carolina state Senate has passed legislation that would provide immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits for businesses that follow state and federal health guidelines.
New DOL Guidance Expanding Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance to Three Categories of Workers
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance to state unemployment insurance agencies that expands eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Sheri Giger Discusses COVID-19 Obligations Under ADA
Sheri Giger discusses best practices for ensuring compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act during the COVID-19 pandemic in “EEOC Putting Onus On Employers To Make Virus ADA Calls,” published by Law360.
VIDEO: Protecting Your Company’s Proprietary Information and Trade Secrets
Proprietary information can be your company’s greatest asset. But when those assets are misappropriated by a current or former employee, the loss can be devastating to your business. Employment defense and trail lawyer Nikole Mergo discusses the legal protections afforded to proprietary information.
Lorry driver sacked for refusing to wear face mask was not unfairly dismissed, landmark ruling shows
Raoul Parekh provides insight to employers on PPE requirements amid the pandemic.
People Management Magazine
Proposal to extend increased daily unemployment benefit and temporary lay-off periods until July 2021
Ole Kristian Olsby and Nina Elisabeth Thjømøe explain Norway’s extended unemployment and temporary lay-off benefits.
International Law Office (ILO)
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COVID-19 is transforming workplace culture
Companies need to think carefully about the value proposition associated with bringing employees back to the office and make sure it is clearly communicated to employees, according to Bradford S. Bell, the ILR School’s William J. Conaty Professor in Strategic Human Resources.
5 strategies to help you get back into the workforce after a career break
Returning to work after a gap in employment can seem daunting.
Help! I’m Sneaking Into My Office. Is This So Wrong?
I could try to advocate for my colleagues to be allowed in the office too, but I like being here alone, and I am afraid that if I draw attention to the fact that I’m going in, the company will cut off my access too. Should I feel bad about this?
What Lawyers Want Everyone to Know About AI Liability
Michael (Mickey) Chichester Jr. explains how properly adopting technology mitigates risks.
Information Week
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The PRO Act Is Becoming Labor’s Amateur Hour
The PRO Act is a bill, once again trotted out, that is supposed to improve the fortunes of unions.
Biden, Big Labor and Amazon
The President lobbies workers to unionize an Alabama warehouse.
Labor Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Boston’s Contracting Practices
As Marty Walsh awaits Senate confirmation, community groups filed a federal complaint alleging discrimination in how city awards contracts
Cuomo, Contrite Over Sex Harassment Accusations, Refuses to Resign
In his first public appearance since a series of harassment allegations surfaced, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said he had “learned an important lesson.”