On March 2, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an order updating its previous stance on face coverings in most public settings, and on the number of individuals who can attend certain types of gatherings.
Archives for March 4, 2021
SHRM: Half of Workers Wish to Remain Remote Permanently
It’s top-of-mind for every employer: when, and how, should employees return to the workplace?
These are the most desirable countries and cities for workers looking to relocate in 2021
Canada is now seen as the most desirable destination for overseas workers when it comes to choosing a country to relocate to, a global survey has found, knocking the U.S. off top spot.
Tank Noodle staff gets $700,000 in back pay after Labor Dept. probe
The North Side Vietnamese restaurant was found to have violated federal law on wages and overtime.
MARTA brushed off her sexual harassment complaints. Now it settles with her for $575K
The case was spotlighted in an AJC investigation that found nearly all harassment claims rejected
Fayetteville city council considers policy which prohibits race-based hair discrimination
The city of Fayetteville is looking into adding a policy that would prohibit race-based hair discrimination within employment and other city-related matters.
California Judge Denies Request for Injunction to Block Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations
By: California Judge Denies Request for Injunction to Block Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations
On February 3, 2021, we blogged about “Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations – Strike One on An Initial Challenge,” and promised our readers to update you when Judge Schulman issued his final decision.
The Challenge to the Cal/OSHA Regulations is
Can Employers Use Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics To Track Remote Workers?
Notwithstanding federal, state, and local privacy and cybersecurity laws that may apply, employers may generally use artificial intelligence, data analytics, and other software and technologies to track remote workers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, if not required, the vast majority of businesses to adopt remote work and virtual workplaces
When Is ‘No Fee’ a Reasonable Fee? 11th Circuit’s Guidance on Reasonableness in FLSA Attorneys’ Fees Cases
On February 1, 2021, in an unpublished opinion resolving a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) attorney’s fees dispute, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in Batista v. South Florida Womans Health Associates, Inc., struck another blow against unreasonable plaintiffs’ counsel seeking “reasonable” fees.
Texas Governor Fully Re-Opens Texas
On March 2, 2021, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 regarding the reopening of Texas businesses amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Employers Should Have These Pending Wage and Hour Bills On Their Radar
The California Legislature is well into its 2021 Legislative session and February 19 was the last day to introduce new bills. Below is a sampling of some wage and hour bills that employers should have on their radar.
Assembly Bill 1003 – Wage Theft as Grand Theft
AB 1003 would
Virginia Becomes 2nd State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law
On Tuesday, March 2nd, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), officially joining California as the second state with a comprehensive consumer privacy law, intended to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for state residents. We provide an in-depth analysis of the CDPA here,
As Expected, DOL Delays Independent Contractor Final Rule
On March 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally delayed the effective date of the Independent Contractor Final Rule, from March 8, 2021 to May 7, 2021. The Final Rule, published during the last two weeks of the prior administration, provides that “an individual is an independent contractor,