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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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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 […]
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EEOC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON REVISED ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
Hey Compliance Warriors! The EEOC has said it’s time to update the enforcement guidance regarding religious discrimination. Would you like to put in your 2 cents? Read on… Document Clarifies Protections for Employers and Employees Under the Law WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced today that it is seeking public input […]
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DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. Read on… This temporary guidance was set to expire November 19. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Will you vaccinate? Will you require employees to vaccinate? Can you? Read on… By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Francis P. Alvarez, Katharine C. Weber & Tara K. Burke As we enter flu season (in the midst of a national spike in COVID-19 cases), and it now appears that a COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, employers are […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! What’s happening next year? Read on… By Heather St. Clair and Bruce Sarchet As employers continue to grapple with the ever-changing legal landscape of COVID-era regulations, 2021 will bring changes to the traditional realm of employment law in dozens of jurisdictions. Compared to prior years, there are significantly fewer new laws and […]