Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers often ask me if HIPAA applies to the workplace. Normally, the answer is no. But, here is a better explanation. Read on… When COVID-19 first began to spread in the United States, a recurring question we received was whether employers become subject to HIPAA by taking employee temperatures or collecting medical […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! With the upcoming rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are trying to decide whether or not they will be allowed (or should) make the vaxx mandatory. How about you? Read on… DECEMBER 10, 2020 – CHRISTINE GANTT-SORENSON Vaccines and health screenings are medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An […]
Day by day, we move closer to the initial term for a new President of the United States. While there are many thoughts and opinions about the change, we all know that the change is coming, and with a new President, comes a new administration. Each presidential administration has the opportunity to have a tremendous […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yesterday, the CDC released updated guidance for quarantine after exposure to a positive case. Read on… Local public health authorities determine and establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, based on local circumstances and resources, the following options to shorten quarantine are […]
Many of us are looking forward to 2020 coming to an end and jumping into the fresh start that 2021 promises. However, while we wait patiently with thoughts of vaccines, handshakes, and sugarplums dancing in our heads, and with what could be in possibly the most celebrated New Years’ Eve in history around the corner, […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced two new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an official, written opinion by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances presented by the person […]
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California Approves New COVID-19 Reporting and Notification Requirements for 2021
Hey Compliance Warriors! On November 19th, the Cal/OSHA folks approved a new COVID-19 notice and reporting requirement for 2021. Read on… Via https://ogletree.com/insights/california-passes-emergency-workplace-covid-19-regulation/ On November 19, 2020, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted and approved an emergency COVID-19 regulation governing employers and workplaces. With more than 500 people virtually attending the monthly Standards Board […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On November 16th, the CDC updated its guidance for essential critical infrastructure employees. Read on… Summary of Changes Below are changes as of November 16, 2020 Public health recommendations have been updated to accommodate new scientific evidence, evolving epidemiology, and the need to simplify the assessment of risk. Updated recommendations are based on: […]
Part of the job of an HR professional is staying apprised of the ever-changing workplace landscape; that has never been truer (or more difficult) than it is in 2020. With widespread quarantines and travel restrictions, the employer/employee relationship is being tested in ways many of us never thought possible. However, amongst all the changes, one […]
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Breaking News from the IRS
Hey Compliance Warriors! What’s the IRS been up to this month? Read on… Nov. 21 deadline nears to register online for Economic Impact Payment; Some people can claim special credit next tax filing season IR-2020-257, November 17, 2020 — The IRS today reminded anyone who doesn’t normally file a tax return that they have until […]