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…
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Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Supreme Court Rules that Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Yesterday, in a landmark the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII.” Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) makes it “unlawful” for an employer “to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise […]
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! Last week, the EEOC and OSHA issued updates to their COVID-19 guidance clearing up many questions employers have been navigating. Read on…
Special Full-Day Seminar replay: Recorded on 6.26.2020 10 am to 3 pm Central HR Law in the World of COVID-19 We can all agree that 2020 has brought many unexpected changes to the world. Our world of Human Resources has also changed on almost a daily basis. More is being asked of us individually […]
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! 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, 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 […]