Jim Paretti talks about funding for labor-focused agencies under the Build Back Better Act.
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12 key developments in Canadian labour and employment law in 2021 – part 2
Rhonda B. Levy, Sari Springer, Barry Kuretzky, George Vassos, Monty Verlint, Yusra Siddiquee, and Douglas Sanderson write about Canada’s significant statutory and case law developments in labor and employment law in 2021.
Human Resources Director Canada
Beyond the OSHA ETS and CMS Rule: What’s Up With Biden’s Executive Orders?
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Testing Standard (ETS) met its demise at the Supreme Court of the United States on January 13, 2022. That same day, the Court allowed a vaccine rule promulgated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Flexible working tribunal claims rise sharply
Sophie Vanhegan explains why employers should be reasonable with flexible work requests.
HR Magazine
‘No jab no job’: companies face legal wrangles over COVID vaccine policies
Devjani Mishra explains why US employers have wider discretion over their vaccination policies than European employers do.
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Beltway Buzz, January 21, 2022
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.
CMS Vaccine Mandate Update: Last, but Not Least, Texas Joins the Rest of the Country
On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion staying preliminary injunctions issued in cases filed in Missouri and Louisiana challenging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare providers. The ruling stayed preliminary injunctions applicable to twenty-four states. Twenty-five
En Banc Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies State Record-Keeping and Minimum Wage Notice Requirements
In a recent decision, the Nevada Supreme Court provided guidance on how employers must maintain wage records and inform employees of minimum wage rate adjustments. On December 30, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a 6-0 en banc opinion in a class action appeal regarding NRS 608.115’s record-keeping requirement and
New Jersey Expands Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers and High-Risk Settings
On January 19, 2022, Governor Philip D. Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) 283, which requires that healthcare workers and those at high-risk congregate settings be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receipt of a booster shot, or have their employment terminated. Currently, New Jersey allows unvaccinated healthcare workers to bypass
Update on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Injunction
As previously reported, President Biden’s Federal Contractor Vaccine mandate is under a nationwide injunction and that does not look to be changing anytime soon.
In December 2021, the Administration filed their appeal of the preliminary injunction ruling to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and requested a stay of the
City of Milwaukee Passes Ordinance Requiring Masks to Be Worn in Indoor Public Spaces
On January 18, 2022, the City of Milwaukee Common Council passed an ordinance that would require masks to be worn indoors until March 1, 2022. The city’s acting mayor has not yet signed the order, but he has signaled that he is likely to do so.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Training for Boards – Not Just a Compliance Exercise
“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” John Wooden
Boards play a pivotal role in establishing an organization that champions, highlights, and capitalizes on diversity, inclusion and equity. Boards must be mindful of how they present themselves. The growing climate of intolerance that has come
Wage and Hour Division Nominee Clears First Senate Hurdle (Barely), Proposed Salary Increase for Overtime-Exempt Employees Appears Likely
Last week, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was absent from the meeting of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee – and that spelled good news for the Biden Administration’s nominee to head the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor, Dr. David Weil. The nomination of Dr.
California Court of Appeal Reiterates Support of Rounding of Employee Time, Affirms Denial of Class Certification
The California Court of Appeal, in Cirrincione v. American Scissor Lift, Inc. recently upheld a trial court order denying class certification in a wage and hour class action. Since class certification is so often granted, this decision warrants further attention.
The underlying case involved an employee bringing multiple wage and
Cal/OSHA Again Delays a Vote to Adopt the Federal ETS But Provides Additional Cal/OSHA ETS Guidance
At the start of their January 20th meeting, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board announced they would not consider the proposal to adopt the federal ETS, also known as a Horcher proposal. This comes shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a stay on the federal Emergency Temporary Standard.
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