Michael Lotito weighs in on whether cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will be more prevalent in future negotiations between employers and unions because of inflation.
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Archives for December 24, 2021
California Mandates COVID-19 Booster for Workers in Health Care, Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care by February 1, 2022
Over the summer as California saw a rise in COVID-19 cases, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued orders mandating vaccinations of health care workers and workers in adult care facilities and direct care workers.
With cases again on the rise, the state has issued two, updated mandates that
New Year, New Rules: Chicago Will Require Proof of Vaccination to Enter Most Public Establishments as of January 3, 2022
On December 21, 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued Public Health Order 2021-2, a vaccine mandate for certain public accommodations that is meant to help curb the spread of COVID-19 as the Omicron variant continues to surge.
New York City Council Passes Bill Requiring Minimum and Maximum Salaries in Job Postings
On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill that would require New York City employers with four or more employees (including independent contractors) to disclose minimum and maximum salary information in job postings. The bill, which has not yet been signed by the mayor, would amend
New fit note rules add to businesses’ concerns over sick leave
Caroline Baker offers advice to employers on how to handle employees who take long-term sick leave this winter after the government’s decision to extend the time period that employees can self-certify sick from seven to 28 days.
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Sources blame pandemic, bureaucracy — not demand — for H-1B decline
Jorge Lopez talks about reasons an employment immigration visa program for skilled international workers that has historically been in demand is now seeing statistical declines.
HR Dive
First Health-Care Worker COVID-19 Rule Ends as OSHA Goes Mum
Alka Ramchandani-Raj advises employers on what rules to follow since OSHA has been silent about the expiration of its initial COVID-19 emergency temporary standard protecting healthcare workers from infection.
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3 Takeaways After 6th Circ. Lifts Stay On Virus Rule
Devjani Mishra explains what employers should do in light of the Sixth Circuit’s decision to lift a stay on the government’s vaccination mandate for employers with more than 100 employees.
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Florida Issues Emergency Rule and FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Directive
Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud write about a new Florida law governing COVID-19 vaccine mandates that includes vague language, few definitions and a promise of future clarification despite immediate applicability.
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From Telefónica to BBVA: companies are rethinking teleworking due to the advance of Ómicron
Antonio Pedrajas talks about how an increase in coronavirus infections due to the Omicron variant is leading companies of all types and sizes to rethink their labor policy and return to work plans.
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Chicago Issues Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Restaurants, Gyms, and Indoor Concerts
On December 21, 2021, the City of Chicago issued Public Health Order 2021-2, which requires certain indoor establishments (including restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues) to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of patrons five years of age and older, effective January 3, 2022. Chicago joins New York City, Los Angeles, and
Study Demonstrates Earlier Physician Retirement Overall and Increased Pay Equity Concerns for Female Doctors During the Pandemic
This month, Doximity issued its Fifth Annual 2021 Physician Compensation Report. With the continued strain of the pandemic spanning 2021, the self-reported physician data reflected widespread burnout and early retirement, especially by female physicians. With respect to physician compensation, Doximity findings demonstrated:
While average doctor pay increased 3.8 percent between
AMA and AHA Seek to Enjoin Certain Provisions of the No Surprises Act’s Implementing Rule
In December 2020, Congress passed the “No Surprises Act” (NSA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The NSA applies most commonly in situations where a patient receives out-of-network medical services from a provider to whom the patient had no meaningful opportunity to consent, as in the case
Massachusetts High Court Adopts Federal Standard for Joint Employer Liability Under State Wage and Hour Law
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Some New Yorkers who test positive may be able to go back to work faster.
Essential workers in New York State may, at the discretion of their employers, be allowed to return to work five days after testing positive for the coronavirus under a new policy announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday.
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