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
Archives for November 12, 2021
As Diversity Awareness Grows, So Too May Discrimination Claims, Employment Lawyers Say
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
C. Eric Stevens weighs in on what the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate means for the transportation industry.
Transport Topics
NLRB Says Employers Must Bargain Over Vaccine Mandate
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Real Cost, Real Value: Harassment Prevention and DEI Training in Staffing
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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