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Don’t Forget About Unpaid Leave as a Possible Reasonable Accommodation in Manufacturing

March 1, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Reasonable Accommodation

Jackson Lewis

Providing a reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be one of the most difficult and complex issues employers, particularly manufacturers, face. 

Providing Incentives Can Be “Taxing”

March 1, 2021 | Nexsen Pruet Filed Under: General (Benefits)

Employers should not overlook the income tax reporting and withholding compliance issues when providing incentives, rewards, bonuses – whether for vaccination, holiday gifts, safety programs, attendance, and the like. The calculation of overtime pay could be impacted as well.

H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2021 Reached as of February 12, 2021

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

On February 24, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2021. The cap was officially reached on February 12, 2021.

‘No Harm, No Foul,’ Says the Seventh Circuit in an FMLA Interference Case

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: FMLA Interference

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment on behalf of an employer that was sued in an interference claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Answers to Employers’ Frequently Asked Questions

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Coronavirus

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 includes a provision that modified and extended the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, Section 311 of the Additional Coronavirus Response and Relief provisions of the CAA provides for PPP second draw loans for eligible businesses. Employers seeking a PPP loan

Is Relief for the Plight of Multiemployer Pension Plans in the Works?

February 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Multi-Employer Plans

Jackson Lewis

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

Success by the Numbers: The benefits and pitfalls of measuring Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

February 26, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Diversity

Littler

As more and more employers take steps to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, there’s an increasing demand to know if those measures are successful. In this podcast, Alyesha Dotson, Littler Shareholder, discusses ways in which employers can track progress in their DE&I efforts without tripping over

Biden Revokes Immigrant Visa Ban

February 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Visas

Jackson Lewis

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!!

February 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Coronavirus

Jackson Lewis

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?

February 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Coronavirus

Jackson Lewis

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

Beltway Buzz, February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: DOL

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.

The Department of Labor Establishes New Whistleblower Protocols

February 26, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: DOL

Littler

On February 19, 2021, the U.S.

DOL Delays Tip Regulations Final Rule, Independent Contractor Final Rule Likely Next

February 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Minimum Wage (Federal)

Jackson Lewis

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

Should Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines In the Workplace?

February 26, 2021 | CDF Labor Law LLP Filed Under: Coronavirus

By: Should Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines In the Workplace?

Yesterday, the County of Los Angeles announced that it will begin vaccinating residents who work in various business sectors, including agricultural and food; education and childcare; and emergency services starting on March 1, 2021.  As California inches its way towards vaccinating more

USCIS Expands Premium Processing Services to Include E-3 Petitions for Australian Nationals in Specialty Occupations

February 26, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

On February 24, 2021, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would expand premium processing services to include change of status or extension of status petitions for E-3 nonimmigrant visa classification. This expanded premium processing option went into effect immediately.

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