Hey Compliance Warriors! Most people are lucky to have one type of sick leave, but now Colorado is passing a law that requires employers to provide three! There’s plenty of “if’s, and’s & butt’s” involved in this law, so for further explanation, read on… Article Via: mondaq.com “The Colorado legislature recently passed SB20-205, the Healthy […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, HR News, Human Resources
Avoiding The Fallout – Employment Law & Reopening America
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we’ve got more guidance for you as far as reopening your business and having employees coming back to work. Things are always changing and improving in regards to COVID guidelines, so we’ll continue to add more ideas to help you stay safe. Read on… Article Via: jdsupra.com Businesses are gradually starting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources
Faking COVID-19 Infection Could Be A Federal Crime
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re flying by the seat of our pants in 2020 and this case is no exception. The question at hand? How harshly should someone faking a Covid-19 case be punished, if at all? Article Via: constangy.com “The Justice Department is prosecuting a […]
health and safety, Human Resources, New York
COVID-19 – Paid Leave for Health Care Workers In New York
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 […]
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), […]
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! Government officials across the country are easing up on business closures and stay at home orders. Here is an article and table of reopening protocols as of today. Read on…