Under Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 21-15, the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19 will continue in Oregon until December 31, 2021, unless the governor extends the deadline or terminates the state of emergency before the end of the year. Now that school is back in session
Archives for September 2021
New York City Council Passes Six Bills Protecting Gig Economy Delivery Workers
On September 23, 2021, the New York City Council passed six bills—a first-of-its-kind legislative package directed at gig economy workers—that seeks to provide protections to the city’s food delivery workers. The bills, each of which amend the administrative code of New York City, have been sent to Mayor Bill De
Massachusetts Extends COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
On September 29, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 4127 (Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2021). This emergency law extends the Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave program through April 1, 2022. Effective October 1, 2021, in addition to the reasons employees were previously permitted to use MA
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Extended to April 1, 2022
On May 28, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave.” The act requires eligible Massachusetts employers to provide emergency paid sick leave to employees who are unable to work for COVID-19–related reasons.
Administration Proposes New DACA Rule
Reacting to a ruling from a federal district court judge in Texas, the Biden Administration proposed a new DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) rule that would strengthen protections for the “Dreamers.”
DACA has been under attack since 2017, when the Trump Administration announced it would terminate the program. Litigation
Guide to Federal Contractor Obligations under Recent COVID-19 Executive Orders
The federal government’s complicated multi-pronged approach to implementing COVID-19 safeguards related to federal contractors has left many confused. We offer this brief guide to help contractors understand their obligations and the timelines for implementation.
A Growing Trend: Treating Wage Theft as a Criminal Offense
As prosecutors and states have ramped up the criminal prosecution of wage theft and other employment law violations, Jacqueline Kalk explains why this isn’t always necessary.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Viewpoint: When Employers Fail to Designate FMLA
Jeff Nowak offers insights to employers who forget to designate FMLA.
SHRM Online
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4 Tips For Employers Paying Disabled Workers Lower Wages
Libby Henninger offers tips for employers paying disabled workers lower wages.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Labor Department Seeks Advice on Increasing Equity in Contracting, Other Programs
Meredith Shoop talks about the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface where covered federal contractors can upload their affirmative action plans for review.
Government Executive
New York City Passes Sweeping Set of Bills Aimed at Delivery Drivers and Hotel Workers
The New York City Council, on September 23, 2021, approved a set of bills that could significantly affect the working conditions of hotel workers and delivery drivers. City councilmembers and workers’ groups have cited difficult working conditions related to COVID-19 and extreme weather as reasons they claim the sweeping
New Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Safety Requirements for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the Task Force) released new guidance on COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal contractors and subcontractors (the “Guidance”). Pursuant to the Guidance, Federal contractors and subcontractors with a covered contract will now be required to conform to the following workplace
San Diego COVID-19 Building Service and Hotel Worker Recall Ordinance Survives Legal Challenge
A federation of hotel and motel owners and operators challenged a San Diego ordinance that requires certain building service and hospitality employers to recall workers laid off due to the pandemic before hiring new employees.
Why Are Fast Food Workers Signing Noncompete Agreements?
Heidi Shierholz is not a fan of noncompete agreements, which many employers require new hires to sign.
Fermi Research Alliance Agrees to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
Fermilab Denied Promotion to Female Engineer After She Complained About Sex-Based Discrimination, Federal Agency Charged