Hey Compliance Warriors! Recently we had an article featuring a court case that questioned if private religious schools needed to adhere to normal hiring practices that other businesses and institutions were required to. The current discussion continues that trend and more news will follow as these cases unfold. Read on… Article Via: law.com “This term […]
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Hey Compliance Warriors! Recently, OSHA started enforcing more and more COVID-19 standards. As states open more and more the OSHA standards will tighten up to prevent any possibility of the virus spreading further. For more detail, Read on… Article Via: environmentalsafetyupdate.com “As discussed in our prior blog, OSHA has issued new enforcement procedures for COVID-19 […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, Texas
Austin, TX – Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Remains Unanswered
Hey Compliance Warriors! For several years, the city of Austin, Texas has been trying to pass a paid sick leave ordinance for the city. The ordinance continues to be shuffled through the Supreme Court even now. For the current state of affairs, Read On… Article Via: seyfarth.com The Austin PSL Ordinance was scheduled to go into […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Illinois the other day became the latest state to provide presumptive coverage for first responder workers regarding COVID-19 which is terrific news for many people that may eventually need the coverage. For the details, Read On… Article Via: employmentlawworldview.com On June 5, 2020, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law HB 2455, which creates […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! New York issued new guidance on starting phase 3 of reopening the state. Because of NYC being the worst-hit area in the US, extra precaution needs to be taken when talking about opening up safely. Read on… Article Via: seyfarth.com “As discussed previously, Governor Cuomo’s reopening plan – titled “New York […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Recent updates to the DOJ’s guidance for corporate compliance have been released. There are a number of factors involved in the umbrella of corporate compliance and this article goes into both the previous standards as well as the updates. Read on… Article Via: seyfarth.com “On June 1, 2020, the Criminal Division […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Unemployment is a pretty hot topic in the US right now. With many employers re-opening, the question then remains what happens to an ex-employees unemployment if they’re offered their job back. Read on… Article Via: bowditch.com One of the most obvious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the record-high number of individuals […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources
Are Your Employees Refusing To Return To Work?
Hey Compliance Warriors! There’s plenty of people out there who are still rather panicked about the COVID-19 crisis, and rightfully so. But it can make reopening our businesses rather challenging when people don’t want to come back in. For guidance on encouraging your workforce, Read on… Article Via: www.icemiller.com “Many employers are working on bringing […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Every state has similar guidelines for reopening, but they’re not all the same. So if you’re a resident of the great state of Virginia, then please, Read on… Article Via: mwcllc.com “With portions of the Commonwealth of Virginia starting to reopen, there are important measures employers should consider as they plan for […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, New York
NYC Employers Blocked From Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests
Hey Compliance Warriors! Because of the decriminalization and regulation of legal marijuana in many places, New York City has introduced a new mandate that disallows most employers from requiring testing for marijuana prior to employment. To get into the details, Read on… Article Via: seyfarth.com “While it has been a challenge for employers to keep […]