Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) for workers and employers about qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) related to the reopening of schools. This guidance explains eligibility for paid leave relative to the varied formats […]
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
Hey Compliance Warriors! On August 24th, 2020 the CDC updated their guidance on when it may or may not be necessary or even recommended to test for COVID-19. The body of this post is taken directly from the CDC and provides a summary of considerations and current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations […]
On August 7, 2020, the Fifth Circuit provided guidance on a previously unaddressed issue under Texas law: namely whether reformation of an overbroad non-compete restriction is appropriate at the preliminary injunction stage or must occur as a remedy after trial upon the merits. In Calhoun v. Jack Doheny Companies, Inc., the Fifth Circuit decided that […]
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Breaking News: DOL Issues Guidance on Tracking Remote Employee’s Hours Worked
Hey Compliance Warriors! With telework arrangements expanding in response to the coronavirus pandemic, today the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2020-5 to clarify an employer’s obligation to track the number of hours of compensable work by employees who are teleworking or otherwise working away from premises […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced another extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year. Read on…
On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed some of these issues by issuing guidance on employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to opioid use among employees. The ADA protects employees from termination and other adverse actions based on qualifying disabilities, and it requires that employers provide […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Over the weekend, President Trump announced he was postponing payroll taxes through the end of the year, extending the unemployment supplement at the rate of $400 a week, helping people stave off eviction, and waiving student loan payments through the end of 2020. The details are not as simple as they might […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On August 7th, 2020, the CDC issued updated guidance on wearing masks, masks with the exhalation valve or vent, and face shields. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! States are updating their face covering requirements and suggested practices regularly. Here is a chart of testing requirements by state as of August 6th, 2020. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! States are updating their testing requirements and suggested practices regularly. Here is a chart of testing requirements by state as of August 6th, 2020. Read on…