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Archives for September 2021

OCR Speaks to HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Privacy, and the Workplace

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

When use or disclosure of an individual’s health information or medical records is at issue, the assumption seems to be, much more often than not, that the HIPAA privacy and security rules apply. This has certainly been the case during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, it is true that in

Oregon Employee Leave Entitlements for Absences Due to Child’s COVID-19–Related Illness, School Closures, and Quarantine Orders

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General

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

New York City Council Passes Six Bills Protecting Gig Economy Delivery Workers

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - General Tags: New York City

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

Connecticut Publishes Guidance Regarding Disclosure of Salary Range for Vacant Positions

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Connecticut - General

The Connecticut Department of Labor has published guidance regarding the state’s “An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position,” which goes into effect on October 1, 2021.

In reviewing this guidance, employers should be mindful that it does not constitute legal advice and is non-binding. A court may

Massachusetts Extends COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Category: Massachusetts - General

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

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Massachusetts - General

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

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Immigration - General

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

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

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

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

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.

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Viewpoint: When Employers Fail to Designate FMLA

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Jeff Nowak offers insights to employers who forget to designate FMLA.

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4 Tips For Employers Paying Disabled Workers Lower Wages

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Libby Henninger offers tips for employers paying disabled workers lower wages.

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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert Concerning Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - Drugs & Alcohol

The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a public safety alert on September 27, 2021 to warn Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.  Calling its public safety campaign “One Pill Can Kill,” the DEA’s first public safety alert in six

Labor Department Seeks Advice on Increasing Equity in Contracting, Other Programs

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Meredith Shoop talks about the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface where covered federal contractors can upload their affirmative action plans for review.

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New York City Passes Sweeping Set of Bills Aimed at Delivery Drivers and Hotel Workers

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Littler Category: New York - General

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

Massachusetts Extends COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave to April 2022

Posted: September 30, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

The temporary COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave (MA EPSL) has been extended through April 1, 2022.

In spring 2021, Massachusetts established a statewide mandate for employers to temporarily provide employees up to 40 hours of MA EPSL when they are unable to work due to specific qualifying reasons related to

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