Sarah Skubas discusses the drug testing and broader compliance challenges facing employers related to the evolving legal status of marijuana in “Employers more open to recreational marijuana legalization, but concerns over drug testing, other issues persist,” published by the Hartford Business Journal.
Archives for March 9, 2021
Tracey Wallace Discusses Proposed Bill Increasing Protections for Pregnant Workers
Tracey Wallace discusses the practical and compliance implications of the proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Reintroduced,” published by SHRM.
Jason Gavejian Compares Privacy Implications of VCDPA and CCPA
Jason Gavejian discusses the logistical implications of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act in relation to standards set by the California Consumer Privacy Act in “Virginia’s privacy law vs. California’s and which state might be next,” published by S&P Global.
4 Ways To Become A Star Employee In The Workplace
Are you a star employee—an optimal performer in the workplace who stands out among industry colleagues?
Judge Won’t Block Pandemic-Related Pay Raises for Grocery Workers
An ordinance in Long Beach, Calif.—which requires grocery stores to pay workers $4 more than their hourly wage for a period of at least 120 days—can take effect, a federal judge in California ruled on Feb. 25.
Sorry, boss: 72% of workers don’t want to return to offices full-time
Majority would prefer a hybrid work-from-home model
Workers Are Moving First, Asking Questions Later. What Happens When Offices Reopen?
Kate and her husband David had just moved into a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Denver last March.
Google tells harassment victims to take “medical leave,” report finds
Nearly two dozen current and former employees reported a widespread pattern.
Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment charges make me feel we learned nothing from #MeToo
It gets exhausting saying the same things over and over but seeing nothing change. I’m glad people are still angry — and I will be again soon, too.
Lawyers appointed for Cuomo sexual harassment probe, Republicans will seek impeachment of New York governor
New York GOP lawmakers Monday moved to try to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the state’s attorney general appointed a former federal prosecutor and an employment lawyer to lead the investigation into claims Cuomo sexually harassed several women.
DFEH Issues New Pandemic Guidance
On March 4, 2021, the DFEH issued new COVID-19 guidance that replaces its previous guidance (in March and July 2020).
USCIS Offers Flexibility for OPT Applications
The ability of foreign students in F-1 status to participate in post-completion Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) in their fields of study is an important aspect of their education–an opportunity that draws many foreign students to U.S. colleges and universities. So when USCIS receipting delays were diminishing these opportunities, foreign students,
One Year Later: Five Post-COVID-19 Considerations For Healthcare Employers
Most healthcare employers have been dealing with COVID-19 for a year now. With vaccines widely available for this workforce, we offer five considerations for healthcare employers as they move toward a post-pandemic environment.
Will COVID-19 vaccinations become an annual event?
For years many healthcare providers have required employees
The Real HR Show: Does HR Cover-up Corporate Sins?
Our discussion centers around this LinkedIn Post
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California DFEH Ramps Up Enforcement of FEHA’s Protections Against Criminal Record Discrimination
Employers with operations in California should be vigilant about compliance with the protections against criminal record discrimination in the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA prohibits employers from inquiring into and using specific criminal record information. The FEHA also mandates procedures for evaluating such information and