On April 28, 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed South Carolina’s COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act into law. The state’s employers will now have a defense that they are immune from liability if an employee claims s/he contracted COVID-19 at work.
Archives for April 2021
Thomas S. Grow Joins Littler as Special Counsel in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 30, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Thomas S. Grow as special counsel in its Memphis office. Grow joins from FedEx Express Corporation, where he served as a managing director of labor and employment law.
New York Heroes Act Requires Workplace Safety Measures
In an effort to prevent the occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease, the New York legislature has passed the aptly named New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, which amends the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by adding two new sections.1 This bill has been
FLSA’s Extended Limitations Period Requires Plausible Factual Pleadings, Second Circuit Holds
Because the plaintiff failed to allege any facts supporting his claim that his former employer acted willfully in failing to pay him overtime, he was not entitled to the FLSA’s extended, three-year statute of limitations. Therefore, as his claim was filed well after the standard two-year limitations period for such
Dear Littler: What are the Wage and Hour Issues with our Wandering Workers?
Dear Littler: We’re a small company based in Austin, Texas – but we’re growing. We made it through the pandemic, and we’re all looking forward to getting back to work. We recently announced that employees can return to the Austin office voluntarily, starting in August. When HR sent around
Full Enforcement of REAL ID Law Moved to 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced DHS to delay full enforcement of the REAL ID law from October 1, 2021, to May 3, 2023, the agency has announced.
The REAL ID law requires every air traveler 18 years or older to show genuine REAL ID-compliant identification documents at airport security checkpoints
California Legislature Considers Bills Supporting Hazard Pay for Grocery and Health Care Industries
Despite the Governor’s recent announcement for a tentative reopening of the state by June, California’s legislature has been busy passing COVID-19-related laws. At the end of March, the Governor signed Senate Bill 95, which resurrected and expanded supplemental paid sick leave. And more recently, the Governor signed Senate Bill 93,
How to Ask for Help at Work
We’ve all been there: you’re doing your work, get stuck, and need help — but you’re worried about bothering your coworkers or asking an obvious question.
Nearly 70 million Americans have criminal records. We must give them a second chance
An enduring belief in the American dream has powered decades of innovation, inspired generations of entrepreneurs and driven the economic growth of our nation.
5 things to know about USA TODAY’s investigation of discrimination within EEOC
USA TODAY published an investigation this week about discrimination allegations from employees of the agency charged with routing out workplace discrimination: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We’re continuing to look into the agency.
US will pay $44 million in age-bias case by ex-FAA workers
The U.S. government will pay nearly $44 million to settle an age-discrimination case filed 16 years ago on behalf of hundreds of workers who missed out on federal pensions after their jobs were outsourced.
Cuomo Says He’s Eager to Defend Himself Over Harassment Claims
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he’s eager to tell his side of the sexual-harassment scandal threatening him.
EEOC debates employees’ civil rights when it comes to mandatory vaccines
During its first virtual hearing about COVID-19 and the workplace, the EEOC heard concerns about how employers can require the vaccine.
Exclusive: U.S. Labor Secretary throws his support behind classifying gig workers as employees
A lot of gig workers in the United States should be classified as “employees” who deserve work benefits, President Biden’s labor secretary said on Thursday, suggesting a shift in policy that is likely to raise costs for companies that depend on contractors such as Uber and Lyft.
New York City says Chipotle owes workers $151 million in new lawsuit
New York City is suing Chipotle Mexican Grill, alleging that the company violated a law that requires fast food chains to give their employees more predictable, less hectic schedules.