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HR - Viruses
During the early months of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) took a break from issuing “no-match” letters to employers. It appears that towards the end of 2020, however, the SSA has resumed this practice.
California - Cal/OSHA
On January 8, 2021, Cal/OSHA issued a much-awaited second set of FAQs to its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). The following are ten key takeaways:
Immigration - General
Last summer the state of Florida enacted a new law requiring public and private employers to comply with new state E-Verify requirements starting January 1, 2021 .1 E-Verify is the Internet-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration that
Labor Law - Unions
Recent media reports have covered the relatively new phenomenon of minority labor unions. These are not traditional unions in the sense of formal organizing, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) certification, and exclusive collective bargaining rights. Rather, they are organizations made up of gro
Nevada - General
On December 31, 2020, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing and clarifying several issues relating to the power of the court to reform or modify an unreasonable noncompetition agreement often referred to as blue penciling.
HR - Viruses
On January 6, 2021, Canada’s federal government issued a News Release announcing the issuance of an Interim Order by its Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau. Among other things
California - General
On January 5, 2021, California’s 2021 emergency paid sick leave landscape became clearer as San Jose enacted a revised emergency paid sick leave ordinance , and Los Angeles County directed staff to prepare a proposal to revise its currently expired ordinance.
HR - Independent Contractors
On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its highly anticipated independent contractor rule . The rule delivers on the DOL’s promise to simplify, clarify and harmonize the factors for determining when a worker is an independent contractor versus an employee under the Fair Lab
Minnesota - General
The growth of freelance work has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of stopping. Effective January 1, 2021, a new ordinance that could have a significant impact on independent contractors and the companies with which they work took effect in the City of Minneapolis after the Minneapolis
Georgia - General
Effective January 1, 2021, several key components of Georgia’s existing garnishment code were amended. The main changes are discussed below. Who Can Be Served? Plaintiff-creditors may now serve garnishments on a defendant-debtor’s employer or another person or entity “ under periodic obligations for
Colorado - General
Earlier this year, Colorado enacted a complex paid sick leave law, the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), which requires Colorado employers to provide three distinct types of paid sick leave:
FLSA - Federal Minimum Wage
On December 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule solidifying tip credit issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule becomes effective 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register .1
D.C. - General
The District of Columbia Council has passed several pieces of legislation that impose significant obligations on D.C. employers, particularly those in the hospitality industry. Below are summaries of recent laws passed in the District and key obligations of each. Amendments to the Tipped Wage Worker
Michigan
On December 18, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order rolling back some of the restrictions previously in place for Michigan businesses. The most significant changes include the reopening of “Lower Risk Recreational Facilities” like bow
D.C. - General
Beginning at 10 p.m. on December 23, 2020, Mayor Bowser has ordered a “holiday pause” on various activities in an effort to flatten the curve. Until 5 a.m.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
On December 22, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the enforcement of Executive Order 13950 , which seeks to prohibit purported “stereotyping” and “scapegoating” based on race and sex in workplace trainings provide
New Jersey - General
On the heels of New Jersey voters ratifying an amendment to the state’s constitution to permit the recreational use of marijuana, the New Jersey Legislature on December 17, 2020 passed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (NJCREAMMA), removing
HR - Viruses
Multiple states and jurisdictions are reporting a deadly winter spike of COVID-19 infections. An excess of 220,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported in early December, a dramatic increase from the 44,783 reported in October. Nevertheless, a glint of hope flashes within the gloom of the COVID-19 pandem
HR - Viruses
As 2020 draws to a close, Congress appears to be on track to approve a final round of COVID-19 relief before adjourning until January 2021. This final package is expected to include direct payments to individuals; extension of critical unemployment insurance benefits; additional moneys for the small
Michigan
On December 18, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order rolling back some of the restrictions previously in place for Michigan businesses. The most significant changes include the reopening of “Lower Risk Recreational Facilities” like bow