Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed pay equity legislation (H 5261A, S 0270A) that will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The new legislation amends Rhode Island’s existing pay equity law and contains the following key provisions.
Archives for July 2021
Equal Pay Act's 'Other Than Sex' Defense Meaning Still Murky
Breanne Martell discusses court decisions that addressed the “any factor other than sex” aspect of the Equal Pay Act and what they mean for employers.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Breaking News: On-Site Federal Contractor Employees Not Fully Vaccinated May be Subject to Mask and COVID Screening Requirements
In an effort to slow the spread of the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus, President Biden announced (in a July 29, 2021 White House Fact Sheet, as well as at a press conference) that on-site federal contractor employees will be asked about their vaccination status and if not fully
Beltway Buzz, July 30, 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.
Department of Labor Withdraws Joint Employer Regulations
On July 29, 2021, the U.S.
Illinois Public Schools Respond to Juul and the Vaping Epidemic
Vaping has become a major health crisis in America’s public schools. For several years now public schools have been grappling with the behavioral, economic, health, and social consequences of tobacco companies and their surrogates allegedly targeting young people with highly addictive and dangerous vaping products through deceptive and predatory advertising,
Pennsylvania Governor Repeals New Overtime Rules as Part of Budget Deal
On June 30, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an approximately $40 billion state budget package. In exchange for increased funding for public schools in the state budget, Governor Wolf agreed to repeal Pennsylvania’s new overtime regulations, which were set to increase the minimum salary that employers must pay to
CDC Updates Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employee Exposure
Released on July 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on return to work. This version has been revised to address an inconsistency for critical infrastructure employees who have been exposed to COVID-19 (the CDC has not updated that guidance since December). To make
As Delta variant rages, here's what businesses need to know about Covid-19 workplace safety requirements
Alka Ramchandani-Raj talks about providing a safe workplace amidst constantly shifting pandemic conditions and guidelines.
Los Angeles Business Journal
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EEOC’s Pandemic Operations Get High Marks From Lawyers
Jim Paretti offers his opinion on how things have gone in interactions with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during the pandemic.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Employers Must Remain Focused on COVID-19 Issues
Kimberly Doud and Nancy A. Johnson urge employers to stay focused on COVID-19 issues and offer guidance on vaccines and other safety protocols.
Association of Corporate Counsel North Florida
Proposed AI Policy in EU Could Change Hiring Landscape
Mickey Chichester and Jan-Ove Becker write about the EU’s proposal to regulate the use of AI in employment decisions, including selecting, terminating and evaluating employees.
World at Work
Hearing upholds compulsory COVID testing policy
Rhonda B. Levy, Barry Kuretzky and George Vassos discuss a case in Canada that provide support for employers who want to implement compulsory COVID-19 testing.
Human Resources Director Canada
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Washington State LTC Program Requires Employers to Collect Premiums
Emily Cardenas and Kellie Tabor detail the WA Cares Fund, which has made Washington the first state in the U.S. to adopt a mandatory, public, state-run long-term care (LTC) insurance program for workers.
SHRM Online
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Biden Announces Vaccine Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors
On July 29, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced new requirements for federal employees and onsite federal contractors regarding vaccination status, masking, and social distancing. While a formal executive order has not yet been published, the White House issued a fact sheet which provides in relevant part (emphasis added):
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