In this issue, attorneys discuss some of the emerging trends and issues to look out for as we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 and toward a new year.
Articles Discussing Human Resources And Other Workplace Topics.
With Federal COVID-19 Leave Ending, Leave Laws in D.C. and Elsewhere Take Center Stage
When the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on December 31, 2020, COVID-19-related leave was no longer assured for many employees throughout the United States unless another law, like the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, applies.
PPP Changes in Wake of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act
The Internet is ablaze with news of the recently passed Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Supplemental Act), which is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Read on for how the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) changes in light of the Supplemental Act, as well as details about additional funding that is now available.
Major League Soccer To Exercise Force Majeure Clause To Reopen Negotiations With Its Players To Address COVID-19 Financial Realities
Major League Soccer (MLS) has informed the MLS Players Association that it intends to exercise the force majeure clause that was recently added to the parties’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to negotiate additional contract modifications in good faith for 30 days. If a new agreement is not reached during the
What Employers Should Know About the New Stimulus Package
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CPRA Series: The Importance of Data Retention Schedules and Records Management Policies
Record retention and records management policies are key elements for a company’s data protection program. Numerous recently enacted, or amended, data protection laws adopt data retention or storage limitation principles to safeguard personal information. Companies that do not have clearly defined record retention practices should take notice. Companies with existing
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Unemployment Relief
The latest round of COVID-19 relief in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 will revive many aspects of unemployment relief rolled out in the CARES Act in March, although the Act reduces many of the original features.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: PPP and Tax Provisions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act) generally provides the annual funding for the federal government and contains several important rules giving further COVID-19 relief. These include, among other things, revisions to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), expansion of the employee retention tax credit, and changes to other employer-related tax provisions.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 generally provides the annual funding for the federal government and also contains several important rules giving further COVID-19 relief. The comprehensive relief package funds certain hard-hit industries, expands eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and extends and expands the Employee Retention Tax Credit.
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FTC Settles Claims Financial Institution Failed to Oversee Its Vendor’s Data Security Practices
Assessing the privacy and cybersecurity practices of third-party service providers is critical not only for employee personal information, but also for confidential and personal information pertaining to an organization’s business and its clients, customers, patients, students, etc. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement on December 15 with a
Congress Includes COVID-19 Economic Relief Provisions for Employers and Individuals in Federal Government Funding Bill
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a massive bill (H.R. 133) that would fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021 while also providing $900 billion in COVID-19 economic relief for employers and individuals. President Trump signed the bill into law on December 27, 2020. Coming
Drug Testing Legislation in 2020: A Look Back
We would all be excused for wanting 2020 to disappear in a fog of medical marijuana. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of a very busy year for Ogletree Deakins Drug Testing Practice Group.
IoT Devices to See New Security Guidelines in 2021
Setting up that new IoT device you received for Christmas? Maybe you’ve been derelict in feeding the dog and found a smart dog feeder under the tree, one that will alert you that Luna has been fed or that you have to refill the feeder. Smart gizmos are not just
Court Order Enjoins Enforcement of Executive Order Limiting Diversity Training
A federal district court has entered a nationwide preliminary injunction stopping the administration from enforcing Executive Order (EO) 13950 – Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. Santa Cruz Lesbian and Gay Cmty. Ctr., et al. v. Trump, No. 5:20-cv-07741-BLF (N.D. Cal. Dec. 23, 2020).
Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction of Executive Order on Diversity and Inclusion Training
On December 22, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the enforcement of Executive Order 13950, which seeks to prohibit purported “stereotyping” and “scapegoating” based on race and sex in workplace trainings provided by federal government contractors, or by