Peter Nohle and Sherry Talton author “Seattle Passes Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance,” published by SHRM.
Archives for December 16, 2021
Newest EEOC Guidance to Help Avoid Potential COVID-19 Related Pitfalls
On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance to hone in on how it will, likely, interpret COVID-19 issues related to future disability discrimination claims. The EEOC presented 14 Q/A items for guidance.
Morgan Stanley Increases Parental Leave to Woo Talent
Morgan Stanley made sweeping changes to its employee benefits including increasing parental leave and allowing some employees to buy its stock at a 10% discount amid intense competition for talent.
Hiring Algorithms Can’t Be Fixed by Employers Alone
If the Data & Trust Alliance wants to address unfair discrimination, it should set some binding standards.
JP Morgan Cracks Down On Unvaccinated Staff In Manhattan By Asking Them To Work From Home
JPMorgan, the largest bank in the United States, is directing unvaccinated staff based in Manhattan to work remotely “until alternative solutions are considered” after New York’s mask mandate took effect, according to multiple reports Tuesday, ramping up restrictions on unvaccinated workers after initially allowing them to get tested regularly.
Apple delays return to corporate offices indefinitely
Apple informed corporate staff this week that it is delaying its planned return to U.S. offices in February until an undetermined date, according to reports.
Offices Shut and Holiday Parties Dim as a Familiar Feeling Sinks In
It was three words that workers don’t hear every day from their bosses: “I was wrong.”
California investigates Google’s treatment of Black female workers
Several women have been interviewed with questions on alleged harassment and discrimination
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Locum Tenens’ Discrimination Claims Because Physician Was Not A Hospital Employee
Title VII prohibits discrimination at the workplace based on race, color, sex, and national origin. But, only “employees” can bring claims under Title VII as the law does not protect independent contractors. The Tenth Circuit (covering Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah) was asked to determine whether a
Child care hiring crisis is closing programs and keeping parents out of workforce
The nonprofit, which serves mostly low-income families, has seen its staff shrink 30% during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 has noticeable effect on workplace illness rates in 2020, state survey shows
Minnesota recorded fewer fatal work injuries in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to federal data released this month.
For Many Millennials, A Flexible Workplace Is The New Pay Grade
Over the past couple of years, the rapidly shifting world of work has given us a rare opportunity to reassess what we value in both our personal and professional lives.
California Issues Universal Masking Order Covering All “Indoor Public Settings”
On December 13, 2021, the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) issued new guidance requiring universal statewide masking indoors, irrespective of vaccination status, between December 15, 2021 and January 15, 2022 (New Guidance).
HRW Named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
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Five Business Lessons from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story
I love the 1961 film, West Side Story. So did the critics and everyone else, as it won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno, who played Anita.
I loved this film so much that I dreaded the Steven Spielberg remake.