On March 2, 2021, the City Council of San Diego, California, extended the βCOVID-19 Worker Recall and Retention Ordinanceβ (O-21231/O-2021-20). The ordinance provides certain rights and preferences to hotel and janitorial workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance originally took effect on September 8, 2020, and was set to
Archives for March 26, 2021
Illinois Imposes New Criminal History Requirements on Employers
On March 23, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill (SB1480) that amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to, among other things, impose new requirements on employers that perform criminal history checks on their employees.
Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals: Texas Law Prohibits Sexual Orientation Discrimination
In Tarrant County College District v. Sims, No. 05-20-00351 (March 10, 2021), the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas held that βclaim[s] of discrimination based on sexual orientation may be brought under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).β The Sims decision represents the first time
Examining Flagrant and Reckless Mine Act Violations
In a 2β1 decision on January 21, 2021, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) shed additional light on what is and is not a flagrant violation of the Mine Act.
Beltway Buzz, March 26, 2021
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how whatβs happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Womenβs National Soccer Team Collective Action Against USSF: Settlement, in Part
A lawsuit brought by female professional soccer players against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) may be settled, partly.
In 2019, female professional soccer players on the United States Senior Womenβs National Team, including well-known players like Megan Rapinoe, filed a collective action in federal court in California alleging the
Amazonβs Pee Tweet Responseβand What It Should Have Said Instead
Amazon defended itself against Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) in a fascinating tweet exchangeβone that any business owner should study as an example of what not to do.
Representative Pocan tweeted
Paying workers $15/hr doesn’t make you a “progressive workplace” when you union-bust & make workers urinate in water bottles. https://t.co/CnFTtTKA9q
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Coast Guard Issues Changes to Maritime Transportation COVID-19 Safety Requirements
On March 22, 2021, the US Coast Guard released a change notice to its COVID-19 guidance in Marine Safety Information Bulletin Number 02-21. This change includes sea ports (maritime transportation hubs), provides additional information on applicability for mask wear in the marine transportation system, and includes links to Coast Guard
Employers Unlikely to Mandate COVID Vaccinations
Barry Hartstein analyzes employers stance on vaccine requirements based on Littlerβs COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report.
Today’s General Counsel
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Managers Should Be Aware of the PRO Act
Michael Lotito provides insight on how the PRO Act will affect workplace relationships.
SHRM Online
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Easing of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Expected in May
Some of the inbound international travel restrictions that have bedeviled U.S. employers reportedly are expected to be lifted by mid-May.
This will include restrictions on travel from the UK, Europe, and Brazil, as well as the travel restrictions at the Northern and Southern borders, which were recently continued until April
Labor dept. aims to push wage-level adjustment rule for H-1B visas to 2022
Jorge Lopez shares his view on the H-1B program under the Biden administration.
HR Dive
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Avoiding Whistleblower Claims In The COVID-19 Era
Jeanine Conley Daves and Alexa Laborda Nelson explain how employers can take steps to ensure they are in compliance with the recent COVID-19 relief plans and avoid potential whistleblower litigation.
Chief Executive
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Pension Insurer Preps Guidance to Stem Exodus From Failing Plans
Sarah Bryan Fask shares her insight about the future of pension plans for unionized employees.
Bloomberg Law
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ANALYSIS: Three Workplace Issues to Watch as COVID Hits Year Two
Tanja Darrow shares her opinion on future trials due to the pandemic.
Bloomberg Law
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