Readers will recall that in August 2022, OFCCP published a notice in the Federal Register advising employers that it was the subject of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking EEO-1 data from all federal contractors, including first-tier subcontractors, for the period 2016-2020.
Archives for November 25, 2022
World Cup Heat a Reminder for Employers on Heat-Related Illness
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicked off on November 20, 2022, in a special late fall edition of the quadrennial tournament—highlighting the dangers of high-heat work environments. Typically held in June and July, the 2022 World Cup is being held in November and December this time to avoid
CBP Expands Pilot Program Eliminating Entry Stamps on Admission to the United States
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it is expanding a pilot program to eliminate admission stamps in passports. The record being eliminated is the ink stamp and not the “visa stamp” that a U.S. embassy or consulate affixes to passports.
OFCCP Notifying Non-Objecting Contractors of Intent to Disclose EEO-1 Data
On the heels of the filing of the Center of Investigative Reporting lawsuit alleging OFCCP is not properly responding to its FOIA request for federal contractor 2016-2022 EEO-1 Type 2 Reports, the Agency is notifying companies for which it does not have a record of an objection, that the Agency
New York Enacts Law Prohibiting Discipline for Legally Protected Absences
On November 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S1958A, which amends section 215 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL) to enhance protections for employees who take legally protected absences. The law takes effect on February 19, 2023.
Budget Issues Causing Problems at NLRB
Although the National Labor Relations Board has been one of the most active and aggressive federal labor/employment agencies since Biden took control of the Executive Branch almost two years ago, there is trouble brewing. The NLRB has had the same $274 million dollar budget since 2014 according to its General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. The lack of a budget increase is now causing the NLRB to consider furloughing career agency employees. At the same time, the union for the NLRB workers publicly blasted the Board Administration, and more specifically GC Abruzzo, for their positions at the bargaining table on Thursday via its Twitter page @TheNLRBU.
In a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees responsible for NLRB funding, co-authored by NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran and General Counsel Abruzzo, explained that the budget paralysis, combined with inflation, has substantially reduced the NLRB’s purchasing power to just 75% of what it was in 2014 and that additional funding will be needed to keep the NLRB at status quo in light of $18.7 million in new expenses for required pay increases, non-labor inflation, and upcoming field office relocations. These increased expenses, says the NLRB, are beyond its control and, absent Congressional approval of a sufficiently increased budget, it will have to furlough NLRB employees. Of note, the letter cites a $10.7 million increase in labor costs stemming from a 4.6% raise to its workforce that goes into effect in 2023 and emphasizes that the NRLB has “exhausted its ability to absorb cost increases through staff attrition and operational efficiencies,” suggesting the NLRB is already running a lean operation.
The Gilded Wage? Nevada Voters Eliminate Two-Tier Minimum Wage System
Nevada voters passed a $12.00 per hour minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2024. The ballot initiative will eliminate Nevada’s unique two-tier minimum wage system that had differentiating wages for whether the employer offered health insurance or not.
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Guns in the Workplace After the Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision: What Has Changed, and What Can Employers Expect?
On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6–3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that expanded the right of Americans to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. More accurately, the Court significantly curtailed
Latin America’s labour landscape makes a sharp left
Jorge Sales Boyoli talks about how Mexico’s labour overhaul, less than two years in force, has experienced complications that were exacerbated by Covid-19 and global conflict.
Latin Lawyer
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Flu Season Will Require Sound Culture and Flexibility from Employers
Devjani Mishra offers tips to employers about being flexible during the flu season.
WorldatWork
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Confusion Reigns over Approaching New York City AI Bias Audit Law
Jim Paretti describes New York City’s AI bias audit law as vague and untested, and offers compliance guidance for employers.
Asian Robotics Review
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Flu, RSV, COVID: 6 ways employers can deal with a potential wave of absences
Devjani Mishra offers advice for employers on minimizing the risk of transmitting viruses at work and reducing employee absences while pushing for more employees to return to the office.
CNN Business
New Congress Imperils Biden’s Wage Priorities
Michael Lotito weighs in on President Joe Biden’s wage and hour priorities that may be dead in the water as a result of Republicans gaining control of the House in the midterm elections.
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Franczek Authors Law360 Article: Does NLRA Preempt Suits Against Unions For Strike Damage?
Originally published on Law360 On Oct. 3, the U.S. Supreme Court granted review of a case in which the central issue is whether the National Labor Relations Act preempts state lawsuits brought against unions for causing property damage while conducting […]
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