Executive Summary: On March 12, 2021, New York State enacted an amendment to the New York Labor Law and the New York Civil Service Law, which provides for four hours of paid leave time, per injection, to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. The amendment states that both public and private employers must provide employees with a “sufficient period of time, not to exceed four hours per vaccine injection” to obtain the vaccine.
Archives for March 18, 2021
Latest Stimulus Package Provides Additional Funding, Expanded Eligibility Under the Soon-to-End Paycheck Protection Program
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) that was enacted on March 11, 2021, includes additional modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Unlike previous legislative amendments, the changes to the PPP under the ARP are relatively minor, as summarized below.
The American Rescue Plan Act Provides a Flood of Funding for Industry-Specific Programs, Includes Significant Tax and Labor and Employment Changes for Businesses
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. Among the various types of funding, the latest stimulus package provides industry-specific funding for (i) small businesses, (ii) healthcare, (iii) transportation, and (iv) agriculture. In addition, the ARP includes various tax and labor and employment changes for businesses.
Inclusion Interrupted: Charting a Path for Reconnecting, Post-COVID
One year into a global pandemic, with vaccinations underway, we are eagerly preparing for social “re-entry.” But how do the isolating behaviors that we have now perfected – in the interest of sheer survival – bode for the concept of “inclusion” in a post-pandemic world?
Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas
OSHA Taking Its Time to Issue COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was directed under an executive order to promulgate an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address COVID-19 no later than March 15, 2021. It has yet to do so.
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Paid Time Off For Covid-19 Vaccines? It’s the Law in NY and Elsewhere If You Mandate the Jab
New York State just passed a law–effective March 12, 2021–that requires businesses to provide four hours of paid time off (PTO) for each Covid-19 vaccination an employee receives.
This means, with two shots required for Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, an employee receives eight hours of PTO, while if you opt
Wisconsin Wage and Hour Law: Rounding Employee Time
Wage and hour claims, particularly those asserting class or collective violations, comprise a significant percentage of employment law claims across the country, and Wisconsin is no exception. Improper rounding and other timecard policies frequently are the culprit in such claims against employers.
Wage and hour lawsuits, whether individual or class/collective
Candid COVID Conversations: American Rescue Plan and Other Florida Updates
In this podcast, Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss COVID-related updates affecting employers in Florida, including a notable executive order issued on March 10, 2021 by Governor DeSantis and recent federal OSHA announcements. Kim and Nancy also focus on the American Rescue Plan, addressing its
Does Workers’ Comp Cover an Employee’s Reaction to a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Employers that mandate or encourage employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine will likely partner with a health care provider or other authorized entity to administer the vaccine, but they may still be concerned about potential workers’ compensation liability if an employee has an adverse reaction.
Paying Workers Based on Performance Is Harder Than It Looks
Most Americans think their pay is related to how well they perform at work. But in many fields, quantifying success is nearly impossible.
Who Helps Pay Amazon’s Low-Wage Workers? You Do
Taxpayers pick up the tab for employees at big companies whose paychecks won’t cover basic necessities.
A policy manifesto for paying, protecting, and empowering essential workers
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, political leaders in Washington, D.C. have voiced their enthusiastic commitment to support the country’s essential workers.
Fired Pa. Catholic school teacher gets another opportunity to pursue discrimination claim
A fired white Catholic school teacher in Williamsport will have another opportunity to pursue his claim that he would not have been disciplined if he were African-American.
Disney Can’t Evade ‘Criminal Minds’ Harassment Suit
An L.A. judge said it would create an “absurd loophole” if Disney could defeat a complaint from California’s Department of Fair Employment & Housing just because it potentially involves thousands of crewmembers.
How to Request FOIA Information From the EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that enforces laws to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination.