The Form I-9 flexibilities implemented during the COVID-19 Pandemic that permitted employers to virtually review Section 1 and inspect documents establishing identity and authorization to work are ending on July 31, 2023....more
In previous guidance, the EEOC made clear that employers could administer a test to detect the presence of COVID-19 in their workforce prior to permitting entry into the workplace. The testing must be “job related and...more
In previous guidance, the EEOC permitted employers to administer a test to detect the presence of COVID-19 in their workforce prior to permitting entry into the workplace - with the caveat that any employee testing had to be...more
In preparation for welcoming employees back, the EEOC is encouraging employers to provide workers with instructions on applying for reasonable accommodations in advance of workplace doors re-opening so that the interactive...more
After reversing course on prior guidance, the EEOC has issued new guidance stating that excluding workers who have underlying medical conditions recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (the “CDC”) as putting them at...more
The EEOC has been providing employers with ongoing guidance on addressing COVID-19 related issues in the workplace, including advice on how employers could legally assess and eliminate direct threats to the health and safety...more
The EEOC has been providing employers with ongoing guidance on addressing COVID-19 related issues in the workplace, including advice on how employers could legally assess and eliminate direct threats to the health and safety...more
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many states have closed their license bureaus and people are experiencing challenges renewing their state issued driver’s licenses and identity cards - which most job applicants and employees use...more
In response to rising domestic unemployment and reduced demand for labor due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump issued an Executive Order effective at 11:59 pm tonight. The Executive Order seeks to reduce the impact of...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has provided additional guidance on the intersection of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and COVID-19 crisis. The EEOC will continue to update its on-line resources...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance on dealing with pandemics in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition...more
Physical Presence Requirement -
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and effective March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is permitting employers to defer the requirement to physically inspect...more