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Archives for October 29, 2021

Louisiana and Orleans Lift Their Mask Mandates, Except for Students Subject to Opt-Out Procedures

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Louisiana - General

Mask mandates, with certain exceptions, are ending in Louisiana. This week, Louisiana’s governor lifted the statewide mandate, which allowed cities to impose their own mandates. New Orleans’ mandate, which has been in effect since July 2021, is also now ending.

Georgia Courts Cannot Toll Duration of Noncompete Agreement, Even Against Willful Violator

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Georgia - General

Since the passage of the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-8-50 et seq.) in May 2011, there has been some level of uncertainty regarding the extent to which a court may “blue pencil” or modify an otherwise unenforceable covenant, including whether a court may extend the restrictions period of

Louisiana Expands Liability for Perpetrators of Sexual Assault in the Workplace

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Louisiana - General

On June 10, 2021, the Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) No. 379, a measure that provides for civil liability for injuries caused to individuals who have experienced sexual assault in the workplace, as defined by criminal statutes.

New Jersey Quietly Rolls Back Temporary Suspension of Employer Withholding Rules for Teleworking Employees

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Littler Category: New Jersey - General

Effective October 1, 2021, the New Jersey Division of Taxation (the “NJDT”) ended the temporary relief period with regard to employers’ obligation to withhold income taxes for teleworking employees who work in New Jersey.1  Employers must therefore stop basing their obligation to withhold and remit income taxes on the

Beltway Buzz, October 29, 2021

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Federal Gov't - General

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.

Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill Includes Heavy New Penalties for Employer Violations of NLRA

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Labor Law - General

The media has been covering the budget bill – the Build Back Better Act – which contains controversial provisions on many subjects. Among them are provisions that include new employer penalties under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

The political roadblock on the bill is a probable Senate filibuster which

$10 Million “Reverse” Race & Gender Discrimination Verdict Gives DE&I Programs a Halloween Fright

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Littler Category: Race Discrimination

For the past several years, companies have been focused on creating and executing meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs to address the multi-faceted challenges—and opportunities—of diversifying their workforces.

Missouri Governor Thumbs Nose at Federal Mandates, but Private Employers Still Left Wondering Whether and How to Comply

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Missouri - General

Following in the footsteps of governors in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, on October 28, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued Executive Order 21-10, a measure intended to chip away at the reach of federal vaccine mandates.

DOL’s Dual Jobs Final Rule: Will It Be a Horror Show for Employers?

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Federal Gov't - DOL

On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that may cause many employers in the restaurant, hospitality, and service industries to rethink and/or end their use of tip credits under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, an employer that meets

DOL Publishes Final Rule to Resurrect 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Littler Category: FLSA - Federal Minimum Wage

On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of a final “dual jobs” rule, which reverses course from a December 2020 final rule and resurrects the so-called “80/20 Rule” that governs how tipped employees must be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Nov. 8 Marks Lifting of Some U.S. COVID-19 International Travel Restrictions

Posted: October 29, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

As of 12:01 a.m. ET on November 8, 2021, the United States’ country-specific 14-day COVID-19 travel restrictions that have been so troublesome and disruptive for individuals and businesses will be eliminated. Instead, protecting the country from COVID-19 will focus on vaccination status.

President Joe Biden’s “A Proclamation on Advancing the

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