A trial court judge in Lansing, Michigan handed a victory to insurers in what may be the nation’s first final ruling on the question of whether a property insurer is liable for financial damages caused by a coronavirus closure order. See Gavrilides Management Company v. Michigan Insurance Company. This case arose after Michigan’s governor enacted a […]
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On Monday, a group of Texas bar owners filed a lawsuit arguing that Governor Greg Abbott’s shutdown of bars is unconstitutional. The suit, filed in Travis County, names Governor Abbott, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) (the agency that oversees liquor licenses) and TABC Executive Director Bentley Nettles as defendants, the lawsuit seeks a temporary […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
OSHA Issues New Guidance for Non-essential Businesses as they Plan to Reopen
On June 17, 2020, OSHA issued new guidance (which may be found here: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf) for “non-essential businesses” as they plan for reopening and bringing employees back to work. The guidance is not comprehensive and is intended to supplement resources from other federal, state and local agencies, including, specifically, the White House’s Guidance for Opening up America Again (the […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
New Virginia Law Prohibits Non-compete Agreements Against ‘Low-Wage Employees’
In April, Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam signed a new bill banning covenants not to compete against “low-wage employees.” As of July 1, 2020, Virginia employers may not enter into, enforce, or threaten to enforce a covenant not to compete with any employee who earns less than $1,137 per week ($59,124 per year). With this threshold, the […]
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! 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 […]
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 […]
As businesses reopen, companies should be prepared for a potential wave of lawsuits from customers and employees who may claim to have contracted COVID-19 on their premises. As a result, companies should carefully review their insurance policies to see what coverage might be available for such claims. Third-Party Lawsuits General Liability Insurance A company should […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Connecticut has started phase 1 of it’s reopening process and has released its guidelines for doing so. Even if you aren’t a CT resident if you have offices in the area, or have employees that travel there on business, these guidelines will help you and yours stay safe. Read on… Article Via: […]