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Employer Considerations During Civil Unrest

Recent protests across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, have resulted in business disruptions impacting both employers and their employees. The events are a reminder for employers to prepare for emergencies in the...more

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A Littler Report: Operating Through Emergencies & Natural Disasters

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No matter how much advance warning is provided or experience garnered, employers and employees are often caught off guard by the devastation and uncertainty natural disasters create. Whether wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes,...more

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Wildfires and the Workplace: What California Employers Must Know to Ensure Safety and Compliance

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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles area continue to profoundly impact our community, presenting complex challenges for employers and the workforce. As evacuation orders, curfews, and hazardous conditions persist, it is...more

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Maryland’s New Heat Standards: What Employers Need to Know

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Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) has issued its long-awaited heat stress standards. Maryland employers need to pay careful attention to these new standards. MOSH also issued information and guidance, which...more

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Hurricane Season – 5 Things Employers Should Review Ahead of Any Major Storm

Hurricane season is among us, and it serves as an excellent reminder for employers to review their workplace policies and procedures to ensure that you are prepared before a hurricane. Here are five items employers should...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment – Day 6 -"Do Not Retaliate in Emergency Conditions"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

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Colorado and Oregon Trigger Protections for Leaves Relating to Non-COVID Respiratory Illnesses

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At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of jurisdictions enacted sick leave laws specifically designed for absences due to COVID-19. Some states, however, enacted permanent changes to their leave laws that apply...more

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What, if Any, Steps Should California Employers be Taking to Address the Monkeypox Outbreak

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Monkeypox is now a public health emergency. In July, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Monkeypox an international public health emergency. Last week, Governor Newsom declared a California statewide State of...more

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Cal/OSHA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Its COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

On November 30, 2020, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, adopted COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for California. Among other topics, the ETS...more

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What To Expect From OSHA Under The Biden Administration

We have written about this before and made our predictions, but it seems appropriate to go into a bit more detail now that the Biden Administration is a reality. There will be new policies, and also new people. We know a...more

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Navigating the Minefield of Legal Challenges as Employees Return to Work

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Recalling Furloughed or Laid-Off Workers - Given phased reopening recommendations, social distancing requirements, and employees working remotely, employers may have to choose which employees to return to work first. ...more

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Business Owners – Planning Can Help Prevent Employer Liability During Civil Unrest

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My colleague Brendan Begley blogged last week about the risks employers face due to the threat of COVID-19 in the workplace. As he noted, employees have the right to expect employers to follow city, county, and state orders...more

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Part Eight of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Avoiding COVID-19 Wage & Hour and Labor Law Pitfalls

In Part Eight of our Roadmap Series, we take a closer look at wage and hour compliance concerns that may arise during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what employers can do to minimize these pitfalls. Remember that wage and hour...more

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NIOSH-Approved Masks Defined as Covered Countermeasures for Liability Immunity Under Amended PREP Act Declaration

As concern about availability of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) continues to grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government continues to take action aimed at increasing the availability of PPE with important...more

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COVID-19 in the Workplace - We May Not Be at Peak Yet, but the Lawsuits Are Already Coming

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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strains on virtually every aspect of life. While state and local governments have forced many businesses to suspend operations in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus,...more

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CDC Issues Interim Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers

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In an attempt to keep critical infrastructure from being crippled by worker shortages as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC issued new interim guidance on Wednesday, April 9, 2020, directed at workers in critical...more

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Mexican Health Ministry Technical Guidelines for Essential Activities: Prompt Action Required

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On Monday, April 6, 2020, at 19:00 hours CST, the Mexican Minister of Health published a set of guidelines on how to interpret the agreement that provides the technical guidelines related to the activities described in...more

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Overview of the most recent measures of the Government of the Slovak Republic regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus

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On 31 March 2020, the Government of the Slovak Republic significantly extended the measures to mitigate the economic impacts related to the COVID- 19 pandemic, including significant amendments to the Labour Code and related...more

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WFH is the New Black: Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls as Work From Home Hits the COVID-19 Mainstream

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Seyfarth Synopsis: What a difference a couple of weeks make. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced change upon all aspects of society, and the workplace is no exception. Many workers who escaped layoffs or furloughs are now...more

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Employer FAQs for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Virtually every employer in the United States is having to grapple with how to respond to employment-related issues as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To assist employers, we have prepared an FAQ...more

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COVID-19: California Employer Frequently Asked Questions Updated

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1. Can I ask employees to leave the workplace and stay home if I suspect they have COVID-19? If an employee is exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19 (i.e., cough, shortness of breath, fever) you may ask the employee to...more

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Nevada Labor Commissioner Issues Paid Leave Guidance on COVID-19

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The Office of the Nevada Labor Commissioner has issued formal guidance regarding employees’ rights to use—and employers’ obligations to provide—mandatory paid leave in light of COVID-19.  Specifically, the guidance addresses...more

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A COVID-19 Guide for Rhode Island Employers

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The recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has implications specific to Rhode Island employers. On March 9, 2020, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo declared a state of emergency. Four days later, on March 13, 2020,...more

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COVID-19 Employer Flash Survey Results

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On Thursday, March 12, Seyfarth issued a flash survey to our clients to get a pulse on employer reactions and benchmark their responses to the COVID-19 crisis. The questions covered a broad range of employer issues raised by...more

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Coronavirus Q&A: A Legal Resource Guide for Employers

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Guidance on Paying Employees - (Based on guidance from the United States Department of Labor) Employers should bear in mind that state and federal laws may be modified as the United States deals with this pandemic. ...more

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