Currently, in the state of Ohio, in order to obtain a concealed handgun license, which is valid for five years, an Ohio resident must submit an application to the county sheriff, pay an initial $67 fee, pass a background check, and meet the minimum educational requirements, which include completing eight
Archives for June 3, 2022
Updates to Minnesota’s Frontline Worker Pay Law
As expected, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recently provided an update regarding the new Frontline Worker Pay Law by distributing a fact sheet and a set of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Alameda County, California Reinstates Mask Mandates
On June 2, 2022, the Alameda County Public Health Department announced that face coverings would once again be required in most indoor public settings, including workplaces and offices, effective Friday, June 3, 2022 (the “Order”).
Viewpoint: How the FMLA Supports Leave for Mental Health Conditions
Jeff Nowak discusses FMLA-triggering situations in which employees have serious mental health issues that render them unable to come to work.
SHRM Online
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Labor of Law: Pandemic Sparks Increase in Restaurant-Tip Litigation
David Jordan and Paul Sopher explain why restaurants are facing more lawsuits post-COVID alleging they shortchanged some workers by improperly distributing tips.
Law.com
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As Washington’s Summer Approaches, Employers Face New Rules to Protect Workers From Outdoor Heat Exposure and Wildfire Smoke
With summer weather and wildfire season approaching, Washington employers will have new seasonal workplace safety rules to take into account. On June 1, 2022, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) adopted emergency rules that add to already existing protections for outdoor workers from the summer conditions of
This is what you should know about the proof of tax situation of the SAT
In Mexico, the fiscal authority has dramatically strengthened all the strategies that allow for better control and collection of employment taxes, and Jorge Sales Boyoli explains what that means for employers.
Forbes Mexico
Beltway Buzz, June 3, 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.
Causation questions limit COVID comp claims
Devjani Mishra talks about employers that continued with vaccination mandate plans despite the mandates being struck down by the Supreme Court.
Business Insurance (Annual Employer Survey Report)
Liability not an issue with rideshare ballot question
Gary J. Lieberman explains the ins and outs of a Massachusetts ballot measure that will decide whether app-based rideshare and delivery drivers are independent contractors with unprecedented flexibility and substantial benefits.
CommonWealth Magazine
Misgendering Nonbinary Employees on EEO-1 Form Is Common
Denise Visconti talks about the confusion employers face when filling out EEO-1 forms for nonbinary employees.
SHRM Online
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How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached
Joon Hwang offers tips for employers on protecting themselves through confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants when employees leave.
ProBuilder
Are employees entitled to paid time off to vote in the election?
Rhonda Levy and George Vassos explain Ontario’s Election Act, under which every employee who is qualified to vote is entitled to three consecutive hours to vote while the polls are open.
Human Resources Director Canada
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AI and Workplace Transformation: Here’s what you need to know
Mickey Chichester and Britney Torres explore the transformational workplace changes retailers are facing as consumer expectations and behavior develop in the context of an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
Chain Store Age
Colorado’s Public Health Emergency Sick Leave Requirement Is Extended Again
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently extended its determination that a public health emergency exists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 12, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra announced the renewal of the public health emergency determination.