An interviewer’s note that a job applicant was “at the end of her career” was not conclusive evidence of age discrimination, according to a recent Seventh Circuit opinion.
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What Employers Need to Know About Biden’s Proposed American Rescue Plan
By: What Employers Need to Know About Biden’s Proposed American Rescue Plan
In January 2021, President Biden announced his administration’s proposed COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan (the Plan), which would revive the federal mandate for employers to provide paid sick and paid FMLA leave for certain COVID-19-related absences under
OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
On January 29, 2021, the U.S.
COVID-19–Related Employment Litigation: How It Started … How It’s Going
Over 2,500 COVID-19–related employment lawsuits were filed in the United States in 2020. Ogletree Deakins’ Interactive COVID-19 Litigation Tracker highlights the industries impacted, locations, and types of claims in these matters.
COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for the Real Estate Industry
COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the country at various speeds and under various state plans. Real estate industry employers are considering how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations within their workplaces.
What to do about “Global COVID Nomads” and Other Wandering Workers Who Telecommute from Abroad for Personal Reasons
Technology facilitates remote work in ways that, years ago, just were not possible. Take telecommuting. These days, all kinds of jobs that had to be performed at an employer site are now performed remotely. Some call center workers, for example, now work from home using home telephones — no
2020 Annual Professional Development and Inclusion Report
Senator Murphy Introduces Additional Federal Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation
An additional federal legislative proposal regarding college athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights has been introduced on Capitol Hill. The Bill, known as the College Athlete Economic Freedom Act (“Freedom Act”), is authored by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) a leading advocate and author on college athlete rights and U.S.
President Biden Revokes ‘Buy American and Hire American’ Executive Order
On January 25, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14005 entitled “Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers,” which directs federal government agencies to “maximize the use of goods, products, and materials produced in, and services offered in, the United States.”
Department of Labor Delays Effective Date of Regulations on Independent Contractors and Tips
On February 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published notices in the Federal Register of its proposed delay of the effective dates of the Trump administration’s regulations addressing independent contractor classification and tipped workers. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) indicates that the delay is necessary to
Mask Order on Certain Modes of Domestic Travel — US Coast Guard To Implement Public Health Measures at Sea Ports and Will Enforce CDC Guidelines
On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 13998 to promote COVID-19 safety in domestic and international travel. The EO confirms existing public health measures and implements new measures that will impact marine operators and activities within sea ports for both domestic and international travel.
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Biden Administration Revokes Diversity Training Restrictions and Takes Further Actions to Address Diverse Groups
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s flurry of executive actions upon his inauguration into office signals diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as a significant area of focus for the administration. As of January 26, 2021, President Biden has signed a total of more than 40 executive orders and actions aimed at
But Wait There’s More: New York Expands COVID-19 Employee Leave Benefits
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) issued guidance on January 20, 2021, clarifying certain aspects of New York’s COVID-19–related quarantine leave law and expanding certain benefits under the law. Parts of the guidance came as a surprise to some employers, as they appear to impose additional obligations on
OSHA Issues New Guidance for Employers Combating COVID-19
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.”
Many Surprises for Payors and Providers in No Surprises Act
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the No Surprises Act, which was part of the consolidated appropriations bill intended to provide stimulus payments and other relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The act comes after years of negotiation between health plan insurers, employers, and providers, and represents a significant change in the way that providers can bill and be reimbursed for “out of network” services.