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
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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
Payroll Protection Program Update: Congress Passes Second Stimulus Bill Which Includes PPP Second Draw Loans
The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which amended the Small Business Act (“SBA”) to provided short term loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees and other companies (such as those in the Accommodation and Food Services Industry). Such loans may be eligible for full forgiveness if used for payroll and other business expenses and all other statutory requirements are met. Now, Congress has passed a second Stimulus Bill called the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act which is on President Trump’s desk for signature. The bill, among other things, creates a second loan from the PPP called a PPP Second Draw Loan for smaller and harder-hit businesses. Below is an overview of the terms of the PPP Second Draw Loan.
Phishing Attack Messaging Targets COVID-19 Vaccine
In April of this year, which seems far longer than eight months ago, we posted about an alert from federal agencies warning that cyber threat actors were exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to fuel phishing and other attacks. Those efforts have continued throughout the year with attackers now retooling their messaging
Do Not Take a Shot in the Dark: Important Considerations for Puerto Rico Employers Eyeing Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
Multiple states and jurisdictions are reporting a deadly winter spike of COVID-19 infections. An excess of 220,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported in early December, a dramatic increase from the 44,783 reported in October. Nevertheless, a glint of hope flashes within the gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic: Operation Warp
Mandatory COVID Vaccination in the Workplace? EEOC Issues New Guidance
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Congress Set to Approve Additional COVID-19 Relief for Individuals, Small Businesses
As 2020 draws to a close, Congress appears to be on track to approve a final round of COVID-19 relief before adjourning until January 2021. This final package is expected to include direct payments to individuals; extension of critical unemployment insurance benefits; additional moneys for the small business Paycheck
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.
EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding Mandatory Vaccinations
During the current pandemic, employers are constantly balancing business goals, safety needs and employment laws. Now that vaccines are becoming available, employers are evaluating whether to require vaccination of employees. From an employment-law perspective, there are multiple considerations, as summarized in one of our recent updates [Can, and Should, Employers Require that Employees be Vaccinated for Covid-19?]. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published additional guidance to employers about how to respond when an employee objects to being vaccinated based upon the employee’s disability or religion.
EEOC Updates its Technical Assistance Q&A to Address the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the approvals of the COVID-19 vaccines are being announced, employers are faced with many questions about how to handle vaccine-related issues in the workplace. This week, the EEOC updated its What You Should Know About COVID 19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws Technical Assistance Questions and Answers to include questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the applicability of various federal employment laws including the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, GINA, and Title VII.
Mandatory COVID Vaccination in the Workplace? EEOC Issues New Guidance (PDF)
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added nine new questions about COVID vaccination to its pre-existing guidance “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The new questions appear in Section K. This HRW Client Alert covers the key takeaways.
Despite Change in High Court Composition, U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Transgender Student Rights
Originally posted on our Title IX Insights Blog. This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a decision allowing transgender high school students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities. The High Court’s rebuff means the lower court decision stands. The tacit endorsement solidifies an understanding of Title IX supported by other courts, […]
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EEOC Weighs In on COVID-19 Vaccines, Raising Medical Inquiry, Accommodation and Discrimination Concerns
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) expanded on its COVID-19 Q&A guidance to address the interplay of vaccines with employment discrimination laws. While the agency confirms that employers may require mandatory vaccination as a condition […]
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EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
On December 16, 2020, the U.S.