After months of confusion about whether to begin withholding premiums from employees’ paychecks on January 1, 2022, employers and employees in Washington state have gotten a reprieve from the controversial payroll tax for the long-term services and support program, called the WA Cares Fund.
Archives for February 2, 2022
Appeals Court Creates Circuit Split on Whether Bristol-Myers Applies to Collective Actions
In its 2017 decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of Cal., the U.S. Supreme Court held that a state court could not exercise specific personal jurisdiction over nonresident plaintiffs’ claims against a nonresident company.
Indiana’s New Procedure Regulating the Employment of Minors Now Fully Operational
Indiana companies employing minors should review Indiana’s updated statutory procedure making them responsible for registering the employee with the state, among other obligations. The legislature designed the new procedure to modernize and simplify the hiring process for employers and minors.
Disability Protections for COVID-19 Illnesses
In this episode, Jen reviews the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent COVID-19 guidance, and explains why employers must consider whether an employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis may constitute a “disability” requiring reasonable accommodation.
F&H Solutions Group and FordHarrison Welcome Top Airline Labor Relations Executive
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, and its consulting arm, F&H Solutions Group (FHSG), a top national labor relations consulting firm, is pleased to welcome Susan Kramer to both firms. Kramer will provide FordHarrison and FHSG’s existing and prospective clients with exceptional labor relations, legal, strategy, and training support.
Non-Compete News: Federal Court in Georgia Finds Customer Contact Information May Be a Trade Secret, Interprets Customer and Employee Non-Solicit Provisions under Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act
In Tanium v. Yago et al., the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia recently reminded us of a few things: (1) customer contact information can constitute a trade secret; (2) the Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act (“RCA”) provides a court greater freedom to modify an otherwise overbroad restriction; (3) a non-solicit of employees provision may be liberally enforced; and (4) bad acts performed by an employee prior to his departure from a company influence how a court rules.
San Francisco Issues Revised Rules on Vaccination and Masking Requirements
In keeping pace with state and federal agencies that are updating public health guidance around COVID-19, San Francisco once again revised its Public Health Order on January 26, 2022 to address vaccination and masking requirements for various businesses that operate in San Francisco, many of which went into effect February 1, 2022. While the California Department of Public Health continues to order most Californians to wear masks in indoor public places, through February 15, 2022, San Francisco authorities seem to believe that because of its previous restrictions, it can create the exceptions identified below.
Flores Drops Bombshell Lawsuit Against NFL
Flores claims that he was ostracized and ultimately fired, labeled by Dolphins brass as someone who was difficult to work with.
Do Your Diversity Initiatives Promote Assimilation Over Inclusion?
Strategies to help your company craft professional development programs that celebrate diversity — instead of flattening it.
Little of the Paycheck Protection Program’s $800 Billion Protected Paychecks
Hanging over the $800 billion Paycheck Protection Program, one of the government’s most expensive pandemic relief efforts, is a simple question.
Wellpath to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Case
Health Care Company Denied Religious Accommodation for a Correctional Nurse To Wear a Scrub Skirt, Federal Agency Charged
Instead of ‘I quit,’ workers at these companies say they’re staying put and reaping rewards
When workers are owners, they often get better benefits and a chance to build wealth. Some even build million-dollar retirement accounts.
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL for alleged racial discrimination
The coach said he was told he didn’t get the Giants job before interviewing.
Combating Antisemitism in the Workplace
In January, an armed man entered Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, and held a rabbi and three worshippers hostage.
Crucial changes needed to protect workers’ health while teleworking
The World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization have called for measures to be put in place to protect workers’ health while teleworking.