Hey Compliance Warriors! New guidance has been given to medical facilities in NY mandating that their healthcare workers be given paid leave. This leave comes with several COVID-19 based caveats but it is a significant step in the right direction of treating healthcare workers as they should be. Read on… Article Via: littler.com “On May […]
As businesses reopen, companies should be prepared for a potential wave of lawsuits from customers and employees who may claim to have contracted COVID-19 on their premises. As a result, companies should carefully review their insurance policies to see what coverage might be available for such claims. Third-Party Lawsuits General Liability Insurance A company should […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Article Via: littler.com On May 21, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued Guidance to Employers and Places of Public Accommodation Regarding Equal Opportunity Employment and Reasonable Accommodations Due to the Presence of COVID-19 (the “Colorado Guidance”). The Colorado Guidance discusses non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities, “Vulnerable Individuals,” those […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Because of the Coronaurus outbreak, health agencies have extended cobra benefit enrollment to help people in crisis. Below you’ll see the extended details of the plan answering your questions! Read on… Article Via: gtlaw.com “On May 4, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted YES on H.R.7010 – Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. This means a lot of good news for employers who have been struggling to fulfill the requirements of the original PPP. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The state of Washington is taking action against gender inequality. It may take a little time to implement, but the results will be well worth it. For more information on the implementation strategy, Read on… Article Via: shearman.com “Pursuant to the recently-amended Washington Business Corporation Act (WBCA), effective June 11, 2020, corporations […]
In the recent decision of O’Shaughnessy v. Young Living Essential Oils, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit was presented with a classic contract-law conundrum of an agreement contained in more than one document, which, in this case, related to the oft-cited, but rarely used, Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”). In […]
Florida, health and safety, Human Resources, marijuana
Updated Medical Marijuana Act Protecting Florida Workers
Hey Compliance Warriors! News on some legislation coming out of Florida. The effort to protect employees’ right to use medical marijuana as long as it doesn’t impact their job performance, mainly safety, is ongoing. To learn about what’s happening now in Florida, Read On… Article Via: orlandoweekly.com Florida voters approved an amendment legalizing marijuana in […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re getting newer research data every day about what existing medical conditions are affected by COVID. Because of this, guidelines to protect our employees are often updated or changed. Stay abreast of the changes with this article! Read on… Article Via: esrcheck.com “On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re all about compliance here obviously! Here’s a quick article about ways you can help reduce your risk based on a recent survey involving HR professionals. Read on… Article Via: workforce.com “Compliance is complicated and time-consuming, and employers don’t have the time to become experts in every rule or regulation that impacts […]