It’s #WorkforceWednesday. In this week’s news, California provides a detailed COVID-19 employer playbook, and a federal judge vacated parts of the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Families First Coronavirus Response Act...more
8/5/2020
/ Cal-OSHA ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Care Providers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Intermittent Leave ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Required Documentation ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Sick Leave ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday. This week, Virginia became the first state to issue workplace safety standards, but with guidance still varying widely, many nationwide businesses have begun requiring masks.
Virginia Issues COVD-19...more
7/22/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor & Industry ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Workplace Safety
Employers are encouraging employees to use their vacation time this summer to avoid a crush of end-of-year vacations. But what happens when an employee vacations in a COVID-19 “hotspot”? Attorney Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper...more
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we’re talking about recommendations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on face masks, the 30th anniversary of a federal disability rights law, and employee...more
7/15/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we finally have some guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and big employment law changes in Virginia go into effect. Here’s the top news:
OSHA Releases...more
7/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Regulations ,
Low-Wage Workers ,
New Guidance ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
In this Trending News video from Employment Law This Week®, attorney Denise Dadika examines the unique challenges health care employers face as they ramp business back up and reopen for both patients and employees.
Visit our...more
6/29/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retaliation ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sick Employees ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. Here’s the week’s top workforce management and employment law news:
Mobile Tracking Technologies (video featuring attorneys Adam Forman, Karen Mandelbaum, and George Whipple)
Mobile...more
6/10/2020
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Best Practices ,
Contact Tracing ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Mobile Apps ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Workplace Safety
It's #WorkforceWednesday. Here’s the week’s top workforce management and employment law news:
CDC Issues Office Building Reopening Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance for employers reopening office...more
6/3/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Final Rules ,
Fluctuating Workweek ,
Health and Safety ,
Inspections ,
Investigations ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Safety
It's #WorkforceWednesday. To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, and to dive deeper into a topic that is top of mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re focusing today’s edition on how employers can support employee mental...more
5/20/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Insurance ,
Interactive Process ,
Mental Health ,
Telehealth ,
Vacation Leave ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read further below:
Look Beyond OSHA for Return-to-Work Guidance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...more
5/13/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Guidance Update ,
Health and Safety ,
Labor Regulations ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Work Share ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we’ve seen federal and state actions focused on reopening the economy and bringing employees back to work. Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment law news, and read...more
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. Here’s the week’s top workforce management and employment law news:
The COVID-19 Labor Market Imbalance (video below)
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sudden imbalance in the labor market....more
4/22/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Guidance ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
Layoffs ,
OSHA ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Shared Work Program ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Workplace Safety
It’s #WorkforceWednesday. This weekly newsletter provides you with a cost-free, convenient way to quickly browse the most significant news impacting your workforce.
Watch the week’s top workforce management and employment...more
3/18/2020
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
EEOC General Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Guidance ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Quickie Election Rules ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety ,
World Health Organization
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. Stories include: Employee Travel and the Coronavirus, NLRB Joint-Employment Rule to Take Effect, and DoorDash...more
3/4/2020
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
DoorDash ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Health and Safety ,
Independent Contractors ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Joint Employers ,
Misclassification ,
New Rules ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Traveling Employee