Stacey Bastone discusses the implications of hiring a law firm to conduct a thorough, internal pay equity audit in place of a software company in “What to consider when considering a pay equity analysis,” published by HR Brew.
Archives for October 6, 2021
Laura Mitchell Discusses Impact of Vaccine Mandate on Federal Contracts
Laura Mitchell discusses the implications of the Biden Administration’s recent nationwide vaccine mandate for companies with federal contracts as well as other smaller government contracts in “Broad Biden Vaccine Order Has Deep Reach Into Contractor Realm,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Jackson Lewis Names Pedro Jaime Torres-Díaz Miami Office Managing Principal
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Pedro Jaime Torres-Díaz has been elevated to office managing principal in Miami. Pedro succeeds Jenna Rinehart Rassif, who has stepped down to focus on her growing litigation practice.
Sean Paisan Discusses California Law Imposing Fines for Pandemic Related Violations
Sean Paisan discusses a new law from the California Divison of Occupational Safety and Health imposing fines on employers for “egregious” violations of COVID-19 standards, including instances where three or more employees are hospitalized for illness, in “Workplace safety law expands Cal/OSHA reach,” published by Business Insurance.
Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Benefit Payment Limits for 2022
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) beginning January 1, 2022.
New York HERO Act COVID-19 Designation Extended Through October 31, 2021
The New York State Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public” on September 6, 2021. Originally set to expire on September 30, the Commissioner has extended the designation through October 31. Accordingly, employers must continue to have their Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans in place.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Acknowledges Unique Severity of COVID-19
On September 16, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Matias v. Terrapin House, Inc., ruled that an employee, who was terminated the same day that she informed her employer that she had tested positive for COVID-19, could proceed with claims alleging that her termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).
Connecticut Restaurant Association Names FordHarrison 2021 “Vendor of the Year”
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Restaurant Association has recognized FordHarrison and Hartford, CT Partner Ryan O’Donnell as their 2021 Vendor of the Year. Restaurant owners, operators, chefs, vendors and more will come together to celebrate the success of the industry during the 2021 CRAzies Awards Gala presented by Sysco, LLC at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Monday, December 6.
New Connecticut Employment Laws
As is Connecticut’s tradition, several new laws took effect on October 1, 2021, including a number affecting the employment relationship.
Task Force Guidance Mandates Employees Of Federal Contractors Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine
On September 24, 2021, President Biden’s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors regarding mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety protocols (“Guidance”).
The Apprentice and The President’s NDA: Lessons for Protecting Confidentiality
A New York Arbitrator’s recent decision invalidating the non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) signed by former Apprentice star turned White House advisor Omarosa Manigault Newman (“Omarosa”) is a cautionary tale for employers who make regular use of such agreements with their employees.
Spike Electric and Controls, LLC to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Spike Electric and Controls, LLC, located in Houston, will pay a former employee $85,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Workers at Kellogg cereal factories go on strike.
Workers who make Kellogg cereals including Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops went on strike on Tuesday at factories in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Dozens of Federal Judges Had Financial Conflicts: What You Need to Know
A Wall Street Journal investigation finds 131 federal judges unlawfully ruled in cases involving companies in which they or their families held shares
How Working Parents Can Create a New Normal for Their Family
An exercise to help you uncover what you learned during the pandemic and what you want to take with you going forward.
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