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Archives for November 12, 2021

USCIS Settlement Agreement Provides Some Relief to H-4 and L-2 Spouse EAD Renewal Applications

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Immigration - Visas

On November 10, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) settled the class action lawsuit Shergill v. Mayorkas. The settlement agreement will update USCIS policy related to certain H-4 and L-2 spousal Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications. Notably, the settlement agreement provides for an automatic extension of employment authorization for

As Diversity Awareness Grows, So Too May Discrimination Claims, Employment Lawyers Say

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Cindy-Ann L. Thomas and Richard Harris explain the reasons for an uptick in discrimination-based lawsuits.

The Legal intelligencer

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Trucking Advised to Prepare for Vaccine Mandate as Courts Review Case

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

C. Eric Stevens weighs in on what the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate means for the transportation industry. 

Transport Topics

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NLRB Says Employers Must Bargain Over Vaccine Mandate

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Michael Lotito comments on a NLRB official’s memo stating that employers are obligated to bargain with their employees’ unions over portions of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate.

Law360

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Littler Launches New Affinity Group for Veterans

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

(November 11, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce the official launch of its affinity group for veterans – the Littler Veterans Initiative.

USCIS Settlement Agreement Will Expand Work Eligibility Authorization for L-2 and H-4 Visa Holders

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Immigration - Visas

Following months of crisis-level processing times for Form I-765 Applications for Employment Authorization on behalf of dependent spouses in L-21 and H-42 nonimmigrant visa status, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has entered into a settlement agreement in Shergill v. Mayorkas, which expands opportunities for certain L-2 and H-4 visa

Beltway Buzz, November 12, 2021

Posted: November 12, 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.

Colorado’s November 2021 Rulemaking: ‘Use It or Lose It’ PTO Is Finally Dead, and Other Highlights

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Colorado - General

On November 10, 2021, after a public hearing and comment submission period, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published three final rules: (1) the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #38 (COMPS 38), (2) the 2022 Publication and Yearly Calculation of Adjusted Labor Compensation Order (2022 PAY

Fifth Circuit ERISA Decision Denies Widow Paid-For Life Insurance Benefits

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: Benefits - ERISA

On October 19, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a widow supplemental group life insurance benefits of $300,000 upon her husband’s death even though he had paid the premiums for the coverage for four years through payroll deductions by his employer, National Oilwell Varco.  The case, Talasek v.


Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Validates Implicit Consent for Arbitration Agreements in the Employment Context

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Puerto Rico

In Aponte Valentín v. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, CC-2018-748,1 the Puerto Rico Supreme Court reinforced the strong public policy favoring arbitration agreements in Puerto Rico, validating continued employment as implicit consent for such agreements.

UPDATED: Federal Contractor Vaccine Updates: January 18 “Fully Vaccinated” Deadline and New FAQs

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: HR - COVID, Coronavirus

Updated! The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has updated the error in the vaccination deadline reported yesterday, correcting January 18, 2021 to January 18, 2022.

Vaccination of covered contractor employees, except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation Covered contractors must ensure that all covered

What’s New in 2022? Laws and Regulations Taking Effect in the New Year

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: HR - General

2021 saw state and local legislatures shifting their focus away from COVID-19 measures back to traditional employment law matters. Although two states and the District of Columbia have COVID-19 related legislation going into effect in 2022, the remainder of the country will see a more diverse array of employment

Turn on the Lights: New York Mandates Transparency in Electronic Monitoring

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: New York - General

While employers generally provide some form of notice of electronic monitoring, as a matter of practice, in their employee handbook, New York now requires transparency about workplace monitoring as a matter of law.  On November 8, 2021, New York’s governor signed a bill that amends New York State’s Civil

The REAL HR Show: Why Sharing (Policies) Is Not Nice

Posted: November 12, 2021 | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Evil HR Lady

The post The REAL HR Show: Why Sharing (Policies) Is Not Nice appeared first on Evil HR Lady.

Real Cost, Real Value: Harassment Prevention and DEI Training in Staffing

Posted: November 12, 2021 | Littler Category: Law Firm News

Kevin O’Neill talks about how training on anti-harassment and anti-discrimination can help protect your organization from claims for punitive damages.

American Staffing Association

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