John Long is spotlighted for managing prospective compliance issues on behalf of Barstool Sports regarding its upcoming charity tournament for collegiate women’s golf in “‘Let Them Play’: How Barstool Sports helped salvage Mississippi State women’s golf season,” published by the Clarion Ledger.
Archives for May 19, 2021
Kate Brown and Jonathan Siegel Co-Author “California Labor Commissioner Clarifies COVID-19 Paid-Sick-Leave Rules”
Kate Brown and Jonathan Siegel co-author “California Labor Commissioner Clarifies COVID-19 Paid-Sick-Leave Rules,” published by SHRM.
Jackson Lewis Launches ERISA Litigation Blog
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm recently launched its ERISA Litigation Advisor, a blog focused on ERISA litigation trends for our clients.
The IRS Releases FAQ Guidance on Premium Assistance for COBRA Coverage
On May 18, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-31 which contains much anticipated guidance needed to implement the COBRA subsidy provisions included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
VIDEO: Understanding the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act
South Carolina recently passed a joint resolution that offers protection to its businesses and health care providers from liability for certain claims arising from COVID-19.
Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back After an Interview?
Job seekers may find themselves ghosted or “breadcrumbed” in today’s competitive job market. Here’s why and what to do about it.
Are Employer-Sponsored Health Plans on Their Way Out?
A lot has changed in the lives of American workers in recent years.
EEOC Hosts Free Event Highlighting the Impact of COVID-19 on the Asian American Community
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing laws against employment discrimination and harassment, announced today that it is hosting a free virtual event on May 20.
EEOC Collects Over $4.8 Million on Judgment in Labor Trafficking Case Against Maui Pineapple for Thai Farmworkers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that $4.8 million has been recovered to satisfy a judgment in a national origin and race discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC against Maui Pineapple. The EEOC brought the case to combat labor trafficking as a civil rights violation under Title VII.
Bank of America to Raise Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour in Race for Talent
Bank of America Corp. will boost its minimum hourly wage to $25 an hour by 2025 from a current $20, according to its Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan.
White House Task Force Will Seek to Increase Unionization
Michael Lotito shares how the president can leverage his power to neutralize union campaigns.
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EEOC Says It Will Create Specialized Return-to-Work Guidelines
New OSHA guidance also due soon on adverse vaccine reactions
Workplace COVID-19 safety protocols impact employee behaviour outside work: Study
Employer COVID-19 safety measures influenced worker precautions even when they were not on the clock, according to a new study from Washington State University.
Tips to Create the Ultimate Pet-friendly Workplace
Stock your office with affordable and functional pet-friendly products from Wild One.
‘Public Health 101 failure’: CDC mask decision may knock out Biden’s workplace Covid crackdown
Guidance that nixes masks for the vaccinated appears at odds with pending OSHA regulations that were expected to mandate masks on the job.