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Archives for May 14, 2021

Philadelphia Strengthens Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Littler Category: Pennsylvania - General

On May 11, 2021, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania enacted amendments that immediately strengthen workplace protections for victims of domestic violence. Specifically, File No.


Beltway Buzz, May 14, 2021

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Federal Gov't - General

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.

Unemployment Insurance System Update, Part II: States Opting Out of Federal Unemployment Benefits

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: HR - General

Since the beginning of May 2021, multiple states have announced their intent to opt out of enhanced federal unemployment benefits. To cease participation in enhanced federal unemployment benefit programs, a state must provide at least 30 days’ written notice to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). A state may cease

Unemployment Insurance System Update, Part I: Is Comprehensive Reform Coming?

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: HR - General

On April 28, 2021, President Joe Biden unveiled a proposal to permanently expand unemployment benefits in his most recent economic package, the American Families Plan. The proposed expansion of unemployment benefits is in addition to the $2 billion already allocated to unemployment “system modernization, equitable access and fraud prevention” from

New York and New Jersey Governors Sign the Healthy Terminals Act

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Littler Category: New York - General

In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, New York and New Jersey have adopted legislation to benefit airport workers. The Healthy Terminals Act in both states will boost wages and access to healthcare for airport workers working at the region’s three major airports—Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and John

Montana Enacts New Law Making Vaccination Status a Protected Class and Limiting Inquiries Into Immunization Status

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Montana

On May 7, 2021, Montana governor Greg Gianforte signed into law Montana House Bill 702, under which Montana became the first jurisdiction to recognize an individual’s vaccination status as a protected category. The law also prohibits employers from requiring employees to disclose their immunization status and bars employers from requiring

Montana Makes Significant Changes to State Employment Laws

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Littler Category: Montana

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed three bills that make significant changes to Montana’s Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, Human Rights Act, and Wage Protection Act.

Changes to the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA)


Wisconsin Legislature Expressly Authorizes Electronic Tip Declarations

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Wisconsin - General

Like the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Wisconsin law allows hospitality employers to pay certain tipped employees less than the minimum wage with the understanding that the tips they receive will cover the difference. More specifically, Wisconsin law allows employers to claim a tip credit of up to $4.92 per

New CDC Face Covering Guidance & What It Means for California Workplaces

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

On May 13th, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.  The new guidance identified circumstances in which fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear face coverings, including indoors. However, fully vaccinated individuals must still comply with federal, state, local, or workplace guidance for

CDC Updates Guidance for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals: Is it Time to Shed the Face Mask and Relax Social Distancing?

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance, titled Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People, on May 13, 2021, rolling back recommendations for wearing  face masks, social distancing, and other protective measures for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

CDC Removes Mask Requirement For Fully Vaccinated In Some Settings – What Should Your Business Do?

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

In a surprise move today, CDC followed the lead of the various states that have lifted their masking and physical distancing recommendations. However, CDC’s new recommendations come with a twist. The CDC’s recommendations only apply to fully vaccinated people in non-healthcare settings.  Here’s what your business should consider as it

The economic recovery is getting messy. Just ask working women

Posted: May 14, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Washington Post

April’s weak jobs report proved even more dismal for working women, highlighting a complicated path to economic recovery

Congress Again Mulling Pregnancy Accommodation Bill

Posted: May 14, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: HR Daily Advisor

The newest version of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is heading for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, where it passed with ease in 2020 but didn’t make it into law.

Remote work made digital nomads possible. The pandemic made them essential

Posted: May 14, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company

Special visas. Free Vaccines. Tax breaks. Countries around the world are courting a new class of human capital that wants to mix travel and work forever.

DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Regulations, Meaning More Uncertainty for Employers

Posted: May 14, 2021 | Littler Category: HR - Independent Contractors

On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor formally withdrew final regulations promulgated earlier this year under the prior administration which set forth, for the first time by way of an Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking, the analysis the Department would use to determine whether a worker was an

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