The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its ongoing COVID-19 guidance to address questions related to the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. Specifically, EEOC updated Section K of...more
With several vaccines on the market and many states rolling out mass-vaccination plans, employers are beginning to ask: Can my company require employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine? In short, the answer is “yes,” with...more
The Department of Labor’s (DOL's) Wage and Hour Division has issued a new set of assistance materials to help employers navigate the evolving challenges facing businesses during COVID-19. These assistance materials come at a...more
7/30/2020
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Study Suggests Employers Face Increased Jury Hostility in the Age of COVID-19
California is well-known as a challenging jurisdiction for employers. The American Tort Reform Association ranked California second on its...more
New York State Leave Protection -
New York has enacted legislation that provides job-protected sick leave and, in some situations, family and disability leave for New York employees required to quarantine or isolate under...more
Changes and Guidance in the National Employment Sphere -
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to increase, national employers across the country are moving to remote-work models or suspending work...more
3/30/2020
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