Michelle Phillips discusses the legal implications of the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Equality Act in “Equality Act’s Critics Rally Around RFRA Nullification,” published by Law360.
Jackson Lewis Spotlighted for NCAA Appeals Committee Wins
Jackson Lewis is spotlighted for representing the Georgia Tech men’s basketball program in a number of successful NCAA appeals in “Georgia Tech succeeds in appeal to NCAA over sanctions,” published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Is Relief for the Plight of Multiemployer Pension Plans in the Works?
I – Overview of the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act
The much-heralded Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 (the “Butch Lewis Act of 2021”) is closer to becoming a reality as part of the COVID-19 relief bill, which is set for a vote in the
Biden Revokes Immigrant Visa Ban
President Joe Biden has revoked the immigrant visa ban because he believes it did not advance the interests of the United States, but instead harmed United States industries, families, and diversity immigrant visa lottery winners.
The ban was put in place by former President Donald Trump in April 2020 on
COVID-19 Deadline Extensions—No More Time Outs but No Single Deadline Either!!
We recently provided an update on the looming end date for COBRA and other deadline extensions and the uncertainty that continues to add to the administrative burdens without more clarity from the DOL and IRS. Message received, apparently.
On behalf of the IRS, the DOL has now released Disaster Relief
COVID-19 Deadline Extensions—Still Relevant to Plan Sponsors?
In May of 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released joint-agency guidance that extended several important deadlines for employees, including COBRA election and payment deadlines, HIPAA Special Enrollment deadlines, and claims submission and appeal deadlines. Under the guidance, plan administrators were required to extend the
DOL Delays Tip Regulations Final Rule, Independent Contractor Final Rule Likely Next
As expected, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has formally delayed the effective date of the Tip Regulations Final Rule, from March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021. The Tip Regulations Final Rule, issued in late December 2020, implemented a 2018 amendment to the FLSA that permits tipped employees, such
USCIS: Premium Processing Available for E-3 Visa Change, Extension on Behalf of Australian Nationals
In a surprising and welcome development to U.S. employers, USCIS today announced that employers filing E-3 visa petitions on behalf of Australian nationals will have the option of requesting premium processing when requesting a change or extension of status to E-3.
The E-3 visa for Australian professionals became law in
Joseph Lazzarotti Authors “More States May Follow Virginia in Trend to Pass Consumer Privacy Laws”
Joseph Lazzarotti authors “More States May Follow Virginia in Trend to Pass Consumer Privacy Laws,” published by SHRM.
OFCCP to Close Contractor Assistance Portal
In an e-mail sent out to registered stakeholders OFCCP announced in an effort to “improve efficiency and better integrate compliance assistance efforts,” it is discontinuing the Agency’s Contractor Assistance Portal as of March 1, 2021.
The notice emphasized OFCCP
remains committed to quality compliance assistance
and notes it will strengthen
Texas Amended Rule 106 on Substitute Service: Have You Been Served?
Attempting to align the Texas legal system with current realities, effective December 31, 2020, Rule 106 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure is amended to allow substitute service by “social media, email, or other technology ….” Indeed, any plaintiff faced with the previous options for substitute service (essentially, publication
FDA Names First Acting Director of Medical Device Cybersecurity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) named University of Michigan Associate Professor Kevin Fu Acting Director of Medical Device Security in its Center for Devices and Radiological Health. This is a newly created 12-month post in which Fu will “work to bridge the gap between medicine and computer science
Puerto Rico Issues Guidance for Nursing Rooms in Workplace
The Puerto Rico Women’s Advocate Office has published Guidelines for the Establishment of Nursing Rooms with the purpose of ensuring uniformity and setting forth all aspects employers should consider when establishing a nursing room in the workplace.
Labor Force Participation Rates in Manufacturing During COVID-19 Pandemic
Economists and industry leaders have identified a continuing shortage of skilled labor in all areas in manufacturing for decades, a situation made worse by the aging and retirement of skilled workers of the Baby Boomer generation.
How New Jersey’s Recreational Marijuana Law Significantly Affects Workplace Drug Testing
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law three marijuana reform bills on February 22, 2021. The first, New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (A21), legalizes and regulates cannabis use and possession for adults who are 21 and older.
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