As of August 8, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received more than 5,558 whistleblower complaints related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic (and State Plans have received an additional 2,118 complaints). Notably, President Joe Biden has made it clear that OSHA enforcement focused on
Archives for August 12, 2021
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
On May 14, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), bipartisan legislation that would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. The bill’s provisions are intended to clarify protections for pregnant workers under federal antidiscrimination laws.
San Francisco Will Tax Employers Based on CEO Pay Ratio
San Francisco’s Measure L, which passed with the overwhelming support of the voters, will be effective in 2022 for businesses operating in the City of San Francisco. Measure L titled the “Overpaid Executive Gross Receipts Tax”, imposes a supplementary tax on gross receipts or payroll expenses of any business in
Oregon Enacts Temporary Rule Requiring Healthcare Worker Vaccinations or COVID-19 Testing
In recent weeks, Oregon has seen a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, which threatens to overwhelm local hospitals. On August 5, 2021, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) adopted a temporary rule on an emergency basis
Swiss Satur–errr, Thursday: Driving
The District of Columbia Mandates Vaccines for D.C. Employees, Interns, Contractors, and Grantees
On August 10, 2021, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021-099 requiring all D.C. employees and interns to certify that they have been vaccinated by September 19, 2021. The Order further mandates that all D.C. contractors and grantees ensure that their “employees, agents, and subcontractors” are
Can an Employer Discipline an Employee for Excessive FMLA-Related Absences Before Requesting Recertification? The Simple Answer is NO.
Matt was a correction officer for the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which as a notable aside, sounds like something out of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Before I digress further, Matt served as one of the caretakers for his mom, who suffered from dementia and required daily