As we noted in our last post, there has been a flurry of data privacy and security activity in New York, with the State appearing poised to join California as a leader in this space. Most recently, on April 29, 2021, the New York City Council passed the Tenant Data
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FINRA Announces Resumption of In-Person Arbitration Hearings
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Dispute Resolution Services has announced it will reopen the majority of its 69 hearing locations across the United States and Puerto Rico for in-person arbitration and mediation proceedings beginning July 5, 2021.
NYC Creates BIPA-Like Requirements for Retail, Hospitality Businesses Concerning Biometric Information Collected From Customers
Effective July 9, 2021, certain retail and hospitality businesses that collect and use “biometric identifier information” from customers will need to post conspicuous notices near all customer entrances to their facilities. These businesses will also be barred from selling, leasing, trading, sharing or otherwise profiting from the biometric identifier information
In Reversal, Retirements Increased During the Pandemic
Job losses, rather than rising asset values, seem to be the main cause in upending a decades-long trend in the U.S.
F.B.I. Asking Questions After a Pension Fund Aimed High and Fell Short
The Pennsylvania teachers’ retirement fund put more than half its assets into risky alternative investments. The math didn’t work out, spurring an investigation.
We All Really Need a Vacation. Here’s How to Make the Most of It.
Four ways to get the most out of the time you’ve accrued during the pandemic.
Kokua Line: Hawaii employers can require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Question: Can a Hawaii employer require an employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19?
The Labor Department’s First 100 Days Under Biden—What to Know
Rule and policy changes in the Labor Department’s worker protection agencies in the first 100 days of the Biden administration reveal strong signals about where the agency is headed, says Chris Wilkinson, senior counsel at Perkins Coie.
Four Hidden Traps Of Managing A Hybrid Workforce
“Remote” was the buzzword of the working world in 2020.
Unmind raises $47M for a platform to provide mental health support in your workplace
Mental health has been put into the spotlight in a big way in recent times.
Preparing to Comply With the NCAA’s New Sexual Violence Policy
It has been nearly one full year since the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) expanded its campus sexual violence policy, placing additional obligations on member institutions. While many stakeholders were hoping for additional guidance from the NCAA to address some of the questions left unanswered, the only additional communication from
Without Much Ado, Cal OSHA Updates Guidance Regarding Vaccinated Individuals
As the federal government and state of California adjusted their COVID-19 guidance for vaccinated individuals, Cal OSHA remained silent on how vaccination affected the requirements under its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). While there had been discussions of revisions to the ETS, it was unclear if Cal OSHA would be able
Michigan Plans to Return to Work Across All Sectors
On May 10, 2021, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 55% of Michiganders had received the first dose of available COVID-19 vaccines, hitting the first milestone of the MI Vacc to Normal Plan.
With 55% of residents 16 years and older having received at least their first vaccine dose
Biden Administration Extends U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada COVID-19 Border Restrictions Through May 21, 2021
On April 19, 2021, the Biden administration extended travel restrictions along the land ports of entry between the United States and Canada and the United States and Mexico through May 21, 2021. The border restrictions were set to expire on April 21, 2021. The restrictions, which have been in effect
Delays Persist at U.S. Consulates Worldwide, Even in Wake of Biden Administration’s Lifting of Various Visa Suspensions
On March 31, 2021, the Trump administration’s Proclamation 10052, which had suspended the entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrant visa holders and their dependents to the United States, expired. In addition, on February 24, 2021, the Biden administration lifted Proclamation 10014, which had suspended the entry of
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