Executive Summary: On April 9, 2022, Maryland joined nine other states in providing some form of paid family and medical leave covering private employers. After the Time to Care Act 2022, SB 275, (the “Act”) passed both houses of the General Assembly by a supermajority vote, it was vetoed by Governor Larry Hogan. A day later, the General Assembly overrode the Governor’s veto. While most of the Act goes into effect on June 1, 2022, employees may not apply for leave benefits under the program until 2025.
Archives for April 21, 2022
Tesla moves to pause California agency’s race bias lawsuit
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has asked a California judge to pause a state agency’s lawsuit that accuses the electric car maker of widespread race discrimination at its flagship assembly plant, saying the state must further investigate the claims and allow a chance to settle the litigation.
Tesla Probed by EEOC Before California Sued Car Maker Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
Lawyers for the U.S. electric-vehicle maker allege misconduct by California civil-rights agency
Three Ways To Build Business Resilience To Future-Proof Your Workforce
The past two years have been all about preparing for a remote and hybrid workforce, accelerating digital transformation, adopting automation and AI and building a resilient enterprise.
Boost Hybrid Workplace Well-Being And Productivity In Three Science-Based Steps
Recently, many organizations have been forced to move to a hybrid-workplace model.
Here’s how to handle some of the most irritating workplace habits when you return to the office.
After two years of working from home during the pandemic, and plenty of false starts, employees are officially heading back to work as the R.T.O., or return to office, is in full swing.
The Amazonification of the American workforce
The e-commerce giant’s labor issues expose the complicated truth about getting what we want when we want it.
Starbucks alleges baristas union intimidated workers in new complaints with the labor board
Starbucks filed two complaints with the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday alleging that the union organizing its baristas broke federal labor law.
Apple workers in Atlanta become company’s 1st retail workers to file to unionize
Apple workers in Atlanta filed to unionize Wednesday, becoming the first retail employees for the tech giant to do so in the nation, according to Communications Workers of America, the union representing the employees.
Florida Federal Judge Strikes CDC’s Travel Mask Mandate – What It Means For California Employers
By: Florida Federal Judge Strikes CDC’s Travel Mask Mandate – What It Means For California Employers
On April 18, 2022, a Federal District Court struck down the CDC’s Mask Mandate that had required masking during travel throughout the United States concluding that the order exceeded the CDC’s statutory authority and failed
Arizona Strengthens Background Check Requirements for Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility Employees
On March 18, 2022, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed nineteen bills into law, including, most notably for nursing home and assisted living facility employers, Senate Bill (SB) 1242, which strengthens employee background checks.
When Rights Collide: How to Respond — Legally, Ethically and Rationally — to Whistleblower Demands
Kevin E. Griffith provides insight on how employers should react when it comes to whistleblower demands.
Corporate Compliance Insights
Increased Liability for Subcontractor’s Injured Workers
William Foster and Katie Towery share the changes in the legal landscape and how it could result in manufacturers’ increased liability for workplace accidents.
Industry Today
Viewpoint: Common FMLA Missteps—Don’t Be 'That Guy'
Jeff Nowak explains the common mistakes HR managers can make when handling medical leave requests and how to avoid FMLA related lawsuits.
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Arbitration Remains an Option in Sexual-Harassment Cases
Helene Wasserman shares her opinion on why employees are hesitant to choose litigation over arbitration when it comes to legal matters in the workplace.
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