In the wake of an increased focus on racial justice in the summer of 2020, many employers began to recognize and observe Juneteenth as a way to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. On June 17, 2021—25 years after the first bill to recognize Juneteenth was
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Beltway Buzz, June 18, 2021
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.
Arizona’s New Law Affords Second Chances to Arizonans With Criminal Convictions
On April 1, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 2067, which amends Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Section 13-905 to allow the courts to issue an order for a “Certificate of Second Chance” for individuals “whose judgment of guilt is set aside” after a criminal conviction.
Expiration of Philadelphia Public Health Emergency Leave Law
On June 15, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf’s administration certified the results of the May 2021 municipal primary election, and thereby formalized the approval of an amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania giving lawmakers the broad new power to extend or end disaster emergency declarations. Because the Philadelphia Public Health Emergency
Cal/OSHA Voted To Approve Revised ETS Standards Bringing More Comfort to The Workplace
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Yesterday, the Cal/OSHA standards board approved the revised Emergency Temporary Standards, posted on Friday, June 11. While the ETS were approved without revision and will take effect Monday, June 21, Governor Newsom has indicated that he will
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Passes Revised Emergency Standard Regulation for COVID-19
On June 17, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Standards Board), voted and passed its latest set of proposed revisions, with a 5 to 1 vote, to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Regulation (Revised ETS). This is the first
A Hybrid Workforce May Not Be The Panacea After All
As discussions around the nature of work as we emerge from Covid lockdown measures, the consensus seems to be coalescing around a hybrid form of work that will see a greater mixture of home and office-based working.
Sick of your screen? Here’s how to find a healthy balance with your workplace tech
Before you jump to answer an IM, take a step back and try tidying up your office space.
Cal-OSHA Adopts Latest Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
On June 17, 2021, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal-OSHA”) voted to adopt its (now third) revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards, which take effect immediately as a result of Governor Gavin Newsom signing an executive order waiving the normal 10-day legal administrative review required for new/revised regulations.
“FordHarrison Lures Ex-Morris Manning Atty,” Law360 Pulse
Abigail Larimer was featured in the Law360 Pulse article, “FordHarrison Lures Ex-Morris Manning Atty”. Welcome to the firm, Abby!