The CARES Act passed in March 2020 created an “employee retention tax credit,” which entitled eligible employers to a refundable tax credit for wages paid to employees during periods that the employer’s business was subject to a suspension, a shutdown, or a significant decline in revenues. The tax credit was
District of Columbia to Ban Non-Competition Agreements
On January 11, 2021, the mayor of the District of Columbia signed an Act prohibiting non-competition provisions in employment agreements entered into after the date of passage. While under the peculiar rules of the District of Columbia, Congress has a 30-day window to disapprove the Act, it appears likely that this Act will pass.
“Stimulus Bill Provides Expanded Opportunity for Employers to Take Tax Credit for Retaining Employees”
The CARES Act passed in March 2020 created an “employee retention tax credit,” which entitled eligible employers to a refundable tax credit for wages paid to employees during periods that the employer’s business was subject to a suspension, a shutdown, or a significant decline in revenues.
Kogos and Spell Present Webinar on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
Jennifer Kogos and Maggie Spell, partners in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, presented a webinar, “To Mandate or Not To Mandate, That is the Question,” to Netchex and its clients on January 21, 2021. Jennifer and Maggie discussed factors that employers should consider in deciding whether or not to mandate its employees be vaccinated, how vaccination issues may play out in the workplace, accommodation issues, and the areas of potential liability that could arise from requiring the vaccine.
Spell Quoted on 2021 Anticipated Employment Law Changes in BIZ New Orleans
Maggie Spell, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, was quoted in the BIZ New Orleans article “What are the Top Employment Law Changes for 2021?”
Tips to Remember for Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
We hope you and your employees had a festive holiday season and happy New Year! It is always helpful to review your company policies and procedures on an annual basis, and policies and procedures on protection of trade secrets and confidential information are no different.
Department of Labor Issues Final Proxy Voting Rules for ERISA Plan Fiduciaries
On December 11, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL, or Department) issued final regulations providing rules under applicable provisions of ERISA concerning how plan fiduciaries should exercise shareholder rights, including proxy voting.
55 Jones Walker Attorneys Included in 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers List
55 Jones Walker attorneys in the Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans offices were selected for inclusion in the 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list.
Mississippi Should Follow New Federal Treatment of PPP Deductions
When Congress recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, it explicitly reversed the IRS’s earlier position that expenses paid with non-taxable forgiven PPP loan proceeds could not be deducted.
Court Blocks Executive Order Banning Certain Forms of Diversity Training for Federal Contractors
On October 27, we sent a client alert regarding the September 22 Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, which prohibited certain diversity training programs for federal employees and contractors. On December 22, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking the government from enforcing the Order.
DOL Eases FMLA Compliance Regarding Telemedicine Visits and Required Postings
On December 29, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued two guidance bulletins addressing compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Spell Featured as a Guest on HR Works Podcast Discussing EEOC Guidance About COVID-19 Vaccine
Maggie Spell, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, returned as a guest on the HR Works Podcast “COVID-19 Update: Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?” During this episode, she and show host Jim Davis discussed what employers should be evaluating in considering whether to make the vaccine mandatory, including the recent release of the EEOC guidance addressing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Employment Law Update: A Year in Review,
Most of our focus for 2020 has been on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there have been many significant developments in the area of employment law worth noting. This alert features articles from throughout the year featuring Supreme Court opinions, Department of Labor rules, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance, and actions by the National Labor Relations Board from 2020 that you may have missed while focused on COVID-19.
Employment Law Update: A Year in Review
Most of our focus for 2020 has been on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there have been many significant developments in the area of employment law worth noting.
In the News: Can Employers Require the COVID-19 Vaccine?
From when one will be available in the United States to where you may fall in the priority line, COVID-19 vaccines are dominating the news cycle right now. Unsurprisingly, a common question from employers has emerged: can we require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to work?
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