So, more COVID-19 related developments, but this time related to Form I-9 compliance. The federal Department of Homeland Security announced recently that beginning on May 1, 2022, employers may no longer accept expired identity documents (listed in “List B” of the “Lists of Acceptable Documents” on the Form I-9).
Archives for March 23, 2022
Gregg Clifton Comments on the Tyler Skaggs Case
Gregg Clifton comments on the role managers play in a professional baseball player’s long-term health in relation to the Tyler Skaggs case in “Tyler Skaggs’s agent urged him to pitch through pain for years before death, texts show,” published by The Washington Post.
Washington Wage and Hour Developments for Q1 2022
In Washington, the first quarter of 2022, which included the regular legislative session, has included various updates and adjustments to Washington’s wage and hour and related reporting laws.
Standing in the Shoes of a Non-Injured Plaintiff
On March 18, 2022, the Second Circuit (covering New York, Connecticut, and Vermont) dismissed a claim under Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) for lack of standing, holding that a website “tester” who solely visited a website without the intention of using it did not suffer any concrete injury. Harty v. West Point Realty (2d Cir. 2022).
Disney Employees Walk Out Amid Furor Over Florida Legislation
Hoping to avoid controversy, the company initially shied away from taking a public stance on the anti-L.G.B.T.Q. bill. Now, an internal outcry has stretched into its third week.
A Starbucks store in Seattle, the company’s hometown, votes to unionize.
The 9-0 tally was the seventh union victory in the U.S. in a push that began last year.
How to Manage a Job Offer When You’re Still Interviewing Elsewhere
Five strategies to buy yourself time — without losing the opportunity.
The Great Resignation Didn’t Start with the Pandemic
Five forces driving the long-term trend.
Punching In: Hoffa’s Teamsters Reign Ends With Hard Feelings
As many states are revising their mask and vaccine policies to align with federal OSHA rules, Jacklyn Giffin explains that Michigan has not yet changed its policies.
Bloomberg Law
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America’s Top Employers Are Winning at RaceData Transparency – Except Musk and Buffett
Jim Paretti weighs in on the EEO-1 form, which are private documents that provide granular detail about the number of Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native and white men and employees at every level of a company.
Bloomberg Equality
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Pending California Legislation Would Expand Reasonable Accommodations to Employees and Applicants for “Family Responsibilities”
Recently the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance regarding discrimination against employees with caregiving responsibilities for family members. California similarly has a pending bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 2182, which seeks to add “family responsibilities” as a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Read more here.
Working for Workers Act, 2022, introduced and carried at first reading
Rhonda B. Levy, Barry Kuretzky and George Vassos discuss the provisions of Bill 88 which, if passed, would enact the new Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 (DPWRA), and amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Fair Access to Regulation Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 (FARPCTA) and
Oregon Revises Overtime Laws for Bakers and Farmworkers
Recently the Oregon legislature passed, and Governor Kate Brown signed, Senate Bill (SB) 1513, revising the Beaver State’s overtime rules for bakers. In addition, the legislature passed House Bill (HB) 4002, revamping the overtime entitlements for farmworkers. That bill is before Governor Brown, who is expected to sign it. As
California Issues New FAQs on COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
Sebastian Chilco, Michelle Falconer and Adam Fiss discuss the California’s Labor Commissioner updates to FAQs concerning 2022 COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (CPSL), meant to answer employers’ pressing questions.
SHRM Online
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Gig Economy May See Tougher Contractor Rule After Court Victory
Michael Lotito weighs in on how a recent district court win for employers regarding the independent contractor rule may set parameters and influence the rulemaking process.
Bloomberg Law
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