Percentage of job seekers, employees shown to be using the drug climbs as legalization expands
Archives for May 26, 2021
Labor Groups Divided Over Proposal to Let App Workers Unionize in New York
Draft bill would allow ride-hail drivers and delivery workers to form unions and get additional benefits
One Illinois McDonald’s is trying something different to attract workers: offering them a new iPhone
In an attempt to get people interested in working at McDonald’s, one franchise in Altamont, Illinois is giving out free iPhones to new hires.
CDC's new mask guidance adds wrinkles to employers' vaccine strategies
Devjani Mishra discusses Littler’s Executive Employer survey, which found that some employers are encouraging but not mandating vaccines.
American City Business Journals
View (Subscription required.)
How HR needs to think about FMLA in a post-COVID reality
Jeff Nowak shares pandemic focused FMLA advice to HR professionals.
Human Resource Executive
View (Subscription required.)
The First 100 Days for Employers Under the Biden Administration
Sarah Belchic and Jennifer Robinson discuss how early decisions on wages, arbitration and more made by the Biden administration during its first 100 days will affect employers.
HR Professionals Magazine
Philadelphia Strengthens Workplace Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
Sebastian Chilco, Stephanie Mills-Gallan and Barbara Rittinger Rigo examine new amendments passed in Philadelphia to strengthen workplace protections for victims of domestic violence victims.
SHRM Online
View (Subscription required.)
Legal Senate Votes to Repeal EEOC Settlement Rule that ID'ed Bias Victims
Michael Lotito weighs in on an EEOC rule that was repealed by the U.S. Senate. The rule would have given employers more information about discrimination complaints.
Reuters Legal
View (Subscription required.)
Texas Governor’s Mask Stance Won’t Shift Employer Safety Plans
Kelley Edwards discusses the Texas governor’s mask guidance and how it will affect private employers in Texas.
Law360
View (Subscription required.)
Montana Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use and Will Protect Lawful Off-Work Use
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed two bills designed to establish the framework for recreational cannabis and to begin to implement Constitution Initiative 118 (CI-118) and Initiative 190 (I-190), which were adopted by vote in the November 2020 election.
Arizona Eases Certain Restrictions for Workers with Criminal Histories
Neil Alexander and Shaylon Lovell advise employers on Arizona’s new law that provides second changes for employment opportunities to those with certain convictions.
SHRM Online
View (Subscription required.)
4 Tips for Handling Leave Requests in the Age of COVID-19
Alexis C. Knapp discusses leave requests that trigger traditional legal obligations as employees return to work.
Law360 Employment Authority
View (Subscription required.)
Employers Should Start Preparing their EEO-1 Reports Now
Jim Paretti talks about submitting workforce data correctly on EEO-1 reports.
SHRM Online
View (Subscription required.)
Will the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Get to Biden’s Desk?
Michelle Barrett Falconer weighs in on whether the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become law.
Law360 Employment Authority
View (Subscription required.)
Remote work and working hours
Karolina Kanclerz discusses the risks for employers resulting from the constant availability of employees working remotely.
Strefainwestorow