Executive Order Calls for Increased COVID-19 Protocols -
On September 9, 2021, as part of his comprehensive COVID-19 Action Plan, President Biden issued Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for...more
10/13/2021
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
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Federal Employees ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On November 17, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published for public comment a proposed update to its Compliance Manual Section on Religious Discrimination for public comment, which has not been...more
11/30/2020
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What Is the “Gig Economy”?
The “gig economy” is the catchall term for an ever-growing range of temporary, flexible, autonomous work arrangements that are often enabled by technology platforms, such as websites or apps that...more
10/22/2019
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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Employee Definition ,
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Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
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IRS ,
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Right to Control ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour