The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced two six-month pilot programs to expand its mediation program and increase the effectiveness of its conciliation process.
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Employers and Trump Administration in Two Important Decisions
Executive Summary: Today, July 8, 2020, the Supreme Court decided two cases – both by a 7 to 2 vote – involving the impact of religion […]
DHS Rolls Back Some Temporary COVID-19 Exemptions for Certain International Students
Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it is rolling back some of the temporary COVID-19 pandemic exemptions for international students […]
Students on F-1, M-1 May Be Removed, ICE Announces
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that students in F-1 or M-1 nonimmigrant status will not be able to remain in or enter […]
Mid-Year Safe Harbor Design Changes in a COVID-19 World
As COVID-19 continues its upheaval of nearly all aspects of life, retirement plan administration included (see some of our prior discussions here, here, here and here), the Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance providing additional relief for the sponsors of certain plans. IRS Notice 2020-52 clarifies requirements for mid-year changes to a safe harbor 401(k)…… Continue Reading
A ‘Get Out of Masking Free’ Card Based on the ADA?
It should come as no surprise that the masking debate continues to heat up. In the past week, news outlets and social media platforms have […]
Workforces Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19 and Presidential Proclamation? Implications of Remote Work When Employees Cannot Enter the United States
COVID-19 has had significant implications on how employers engage a workforce—particularly with respect to U.S. immigration. The employment changes caused by the pandemic, combined with […]
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DHEC Issues Guidance to S.C. Employers on COVID-19 Exposure Scenarios
As the number of new reported cases continues to climb in South Carolina, employers in all industries are confronted with COVID-19 related challenges. Employers look […]
More Minnesota Cities Following Suit in Requiring Facemasks
The cities of Edina, Rochester, and Mankato are the most recent in Minnesota to require individuals to wear facemasks in public. They join the growing […]
New San Francisco Emergency Ordinance Requires Layoff Notices, Reemployment Rights and Reasonable Accommodation for Eligible Workers
On July 3, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) returned unsigned1 File Number 200455, an emergency ordinance that took effect immediately and now requires employers […]
Top 15 Questions Employers May Need Answered to Prepare for Chicago’s New Emergency Travel Order
On July 2, 2020, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., issued an emergency travel order (Public Health Order No. 2020-10) in an […]
Phase IV Initiated: Illinois Returns to Work with Certain Conditions and Employer Requirements
Last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker, in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), released […]
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