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Archives for January 27, 2022
Joseph DiPalma Comments on ADA Compliance Lawsuits Against Art Galleries
Joseph DiPalma comments on a recent trend of art galleries being sued for alleged ADA violations in “A New Wave of Lawsuits Accuses 50 Art Galleries of Allegedly Violating the Americans With Disabilities Act,” published by Artnet News.
Jackson Lewis Adds Principal John R. Vreeland in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce John R. Vreeland has joined the firm’s Berkeley Heights office as a principal. John has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of labor and employment law.
Nationwide Injunction on COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Contractors Applies to Vaccine Requirement Only
The federal court that issued a nationwide injunction of Executive Order (EO) 14042, “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors,” has issued a new Order stating that it enjoined only the vaccine requirement of the EO’s implementing tool: the Safer Federal Taskforce (Safer Taskforce) Guidance.
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Shot-Or-Test Emergency Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination or testing rule that previously applied to large employers. The withdrawal follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s January 13 decision preventing OSHA from enforcing the rule. In that 6-3 decision, the Court reinstated an injunction previously lifted by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court held the rule’s challengers would likely prevail on the merits.
Federal OSHA Withdraws its Vaccine-or-Test ETS: What’s Next?
On January 26, 2022, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which required large employers to ensure that their employees either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular COVID-19 testing in lieu of vaccination. This announcement follows on
Federal Regulations Trump California’s Meal and Rest Break Rules For Short Haul Drivers Too
Employers in the trucking industry have repeatedly tried to challenge the applicability of California’s stringent meal and rest break laws to their workers, in light of the practical difficulties of complying with those rules and its conflict with contrary federal regulations.
Tesla Is Like a ‘Plantation,’ Says Lawyer Who Won Racism Cases for Workers
Larry Organ and his law firm have heard from hundreds of Black people who say they’ve experienced racial discrimination at Tesla’s California plant.
Don’t Hire a Former Employee Before Asking These Questions
Are they really a good fit — or are you just comfortable with the idea of them?
Will The NFL Be Sued For Race Discrimination Against Black Coaches?
This time of year the media spills a lot of ink discussing the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL, yet what receives far less attention is the potential legal liability for race discrimination that an NFL team could face.
Workers Head Back to Offices Amid Growing Distrust of Employers
Experts advise against firm plans amid ongoing Covid swings
How to Overcome the Top Cause of Poor Communication In the Workplace
Learn how to better lead depending on your workplace communication style.
Employers Identify Workforce Mental Health Priorities for 2022
One-quarter of large employers have adopted a formal well-being strategy
Worker at Amy’s Kitchen files official complaint over working conditions
The complaint said workers don’t have access to clean drinking water during their shifts and are at risk of developing repetitive motion injuries, among other allegations.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Travelers From Mexico, Canada
As of January 22, 2022, all non-U.S. individuals seeking entrance to the United States at land or sea ports of entry on the Mexican or Canadian borders must be “fully vaccinated” and provide proof of such. There is no longer an exception for “essential” travel. The requirement does not apply