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Archives for July 28, 2022
Understanding CFPB’s Legal Advisory on “Permissible” Purpose
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a legal Advisory in early July 2022, intending to protect the privacy rights of individuals subject to background checks by third-party consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The Advisory also seeks to remind users (e.g., employers)
New York State Launches Hotline for Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a statewide confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment. The hotline was provided under Senate Bill No. S812B, which Governor Hochul signed into law on March 16, 2022, as part of a legislative package enacted to
Puerto Rico Enacts New Legislation on Remote Workers of “Out-of-State” Employers
On June 30, 2022, the governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 52 (Act 52-2022), which amended the concept of “engaged in trade or business” under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011, to address the pandemic-related issue of employees working remotely from the Island for
The DOL’s Recent “Retaliation” Bulletin
In this episode, Jen discusses the federal Department of Labor’s “retaliation” bulletin, and strategies for avoiding liability in this area.
EEOC to Share Findings of EEO-1 Pay Data Study
During her keynote speech to open the second day of the NILG 2022 National Conference, EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels hinted that an announcement involving the Agency and pay equity would be coming soon.
True to her word, this afternoon EEOC announced it will be holding a press conference tomorrow
Employees Struggle With Inflation. CEO Responds With Tone-Deaf Email
If your employees are trying to survive under constant inflation, what’s the best thing to do? Howard University Hospital CEO Anita L.A. Jenkins chose to give helpful budget-saving tips to her employees, sending out an email to staff. The email was posted to Reddit’s r/nursing subreddit, and it has some good points:
Midyear Check-in on California and Federal Government Compliance Reporting
With the first six months of 2022 completed, this is a good time to review a busy government reporting season.
Incessant Fighting Among Bravo’s Real Housewives Illuminates the Need for Employers to Defuse Drama at Work
I used to really enjoy watching The Real Housewives on Bravo. The franchise gave a glimpse into the glittering lives of women in Beverly Hills, Atlanta, and other major cities across America (and Dubai). Unfortunately, over the years, the shows have taken a dark turn. Rather than offering a light-hearted
Employer Considerations for Navigating Evolving Gun Laws
In 2022, gun laws remain top of mind for many Americans, but particularly employers. The Supreme Court ended its 2022 term with a series of bombshell opinions, and one opinion in particular may indirectly impact gun rights in the workplace. The Supreme Court’s opinion in New York State Rifle