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Archives for May 27, 2021

Injunction Denied: Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Stands (For Now)

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Colorado - Wage & Hour

Today, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued a long-awaited ruling on a motion to enjoin the recently enacted Colorado Pay Equity Transparency Rules.

These rules were first proposed in September 2020, finalized in November 2020, clarified in December 2020, and became effective January 1, 2021.

USCIS Updates Visitor Policy in Response to CDC Guidance on Fully Vaccinated People

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Immigration - Visas

Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated guidance, USCIS is opening its doors to “unmasked,” “fully vaccinated” people.

According to USCIS’ new visitor policy:

Fully vaccinated people (those who are at least two weeks out from a dose of a single-dose vaccine or the second

Long-Term Care Facilities Must Educate, Offer, and Report on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Residents and Staff, According to CMS Interim Rule

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

On May 11, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services published an interim final rule/guidance to establish COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. The requirements are applicable to both residents and staff. LTC facilities have already been

New Federal Legislation Proposal Authorizes Student-Athletes to Unionize

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - Education Industry

A group of Democratic U.S. Senators, led by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) have introduced the College Athlete Right to Organize Act. The proposed legislation would amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and provide student-athletes collective bargaining rights, regardless of any existing state law restrictions.

15-Year-Old Soccer Star Granted Temporary Restraining Order on National Women’s Soccer League Age Rule

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Age Discrimination

Soccer phenom, 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie has been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in her challenge to the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Age Rule. The league’s Age Rule requires players to be at least 18 years old to compete for a position on a NWSL team. United States Court

Littler Ranked in Chambers USA Guide 2021

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

(May 27, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2021 guide.

In addition to the firm’s overall Band 2 ranking for labor and employment law, Chambers USA named 68 Littler

The Nevada Minimum Wage Will Be On The Ballot In 2022

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: Nevada - Wage & Hour

During the last legislative session, the Nevada Legislature made several efforts to increase the state minimum wage.  One such effort was Assembly Joint Resolution No.

New Jersey Eases COVID-19 Workplace Restrictions Through Two Executive Orders

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: New Jersey - General

On May 24 and 25, 2021, New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) 242 and EO 243, respectively, easing COVID-19-related workplace restrictions.  While EO 242 had less impact on employers than many had hoped, the governor clarified and expanded his directives with EO 243, which is

NLRB Inches Closer to a Pro-Union Democratic Majority

Posted: May 27, 2021 | CDF Labor Law LLP Category: Labor Law - NLRB

By: NLRB Inches Closer to a Pro-Union Democratic Majority

While union activity has been on the decline for years, President Joseph R. Biden vowed during his campaign to be “the most pro union president in history.” President Biden sent a clear message on his first day in office that this

ICE Announces I-9 Flexibility Will Continue through the Summer

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Immigration - Employment Eligibility

ICE announced that I-9 flexibility will be extended again – this time through the whole summer until August 31, 2021.

Since March 2020, companies that have been operating remotely have been able to inspect Section 2 Form I-9 documents virtually, over video link, by fax or via email. In April

Another Shooting…

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Shaw Law Group, PC Category: HR - Workplace Violence

It happened again today, May 26, 2021.  A mass shooting. This time in San Jose, at a light rail yard with several employees. The alleged perpetrator, a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee, killed at least 8 and wounded many others, including several co-workers. Why?  We may never know.

Agricultural Exemption Does Not Apply to Activities Entirely Away from the Farm

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: FLSA - General

To paraphrase the lyrics of the classic nursery song, Old MacDonald had a farm and on that farm he had a cow – and a duck, horse, and chicken (e-i-e-i-o). And, of course, to tend to that livestock Old MacDonald had to have farm workers, and those farm workers had

What Biden's worker organizing task force could mean for non-union employers

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Jim Paretti provides insight on President Biden’s executive order, signed on April 26.

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Rulings Illuminate Intersection Of COVID-19, Disability Law

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Michelle Barrett Falconer shares her view of COVID-19 disability matters.

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Slow rehiring of child care workers may stymie employers’ return to workplace plans

Posted: May 27, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Michelle Barrett Falconer provides insight on hybrid work models for working parents and caregivers.

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