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Affirmative Action - OFCCP
In December 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) implemented a new requirement that all covered federal contractors and subcontractors annually certify that they have current affirmative action plans in place for each of their establishments or functional units as applica
HR - General
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a document to explain the revenue proposals included in President Biden’s FY 2023 proposed Budget.
HR - Background Checks
On March 17, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an updated version of the publication entitled, “ A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ,” which is also called the “Summary of Consumer Rights.” This version will replace the version published in Oct
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
Last August OFCCP published a notice in the Federal Register advising employers that in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, the agency was planning to produce confidential information that is ordinarily protected from dis
Utah
Utah H.B. 131 prohibits employers from requiring proof of immunity or vaccination status in making employment decisions. There are limited exceptions, including for federal contractors and jobs with certain vaccination requirements under state or federal law. The new law also extends to places of pu
Utah
On March 14, 2023, Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox signed HB 324 into law amending Utah’s protective order statute to allow employers to petition for and obtain workplace violence protective orders against an individual who has engaged in or threatened potential workplace violence. The law will become
Florida - General
Florida’s most recent anti-“WOKE” legislation places diversity-related work and diversity-focused positions on state campuses under threat.
Sex Discrimination - Orientation And Identity
Second Circuit rejected the appeal of an employee who was fired by a school district for refusing to attend mandatory workplace training about bias based on LGBTQ status, citing conflicts with his religious beliefs. The district court previously found in favor of the employer, noting that the plaint
OSHA - General
On March 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally convened the Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel regarding a possible Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance rule. By formally convening the SBAR Panel, OSHA has taken yet anothe
HR - Reductions In Force (RIF)
Layoffs may create an increased risk of trade secret misappropriation. Employers can take certain steps in advance of a reduction in force to help mitigate against this risk.
Sex Discrimination - General
HR - General
As most state legislatures have been active during the first quarter of 2023, certain trends have started to emerge.
FMLA - General
Raise a pint of Guinness and let’s celebrate – the ABA’s summary of 2022 FMLA decisions has arrived! Every spring, the ABA’s Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee publishes a comprehensive report of FMLA decisions handed down by the federal courts in the previous year. Although our little FM
Michigan
On March 8, 2023, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill ( S.B. 4 ) expanding the language of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA)’s protected categories to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as prohibited categories for discrimination. The state senate
Immigration - Visas
On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance, Evaluating Eligibility for O-1B Visa Category , which describes new updates made to the USCIS Policy Manual.
Puerto Rico
The District Court for the District of Puerto Rico has nullified Act No. 41-2022, enacted in June 2022, which had instituted significant changes to labor and employment laws in Puerto Rico. Employers in Puerto Rico are once again subject to the law as it was prior to the
HR - General
The economy has been awash with mixed messages in recent months – throwing a wrench into many employers’ workforce planning. This complex picture raises a host of important questions for companies: Do they continue hiring as normal? Prepare for a downturn? Implement reductions in force (RIFs) or lay
New York - General
In June of 2022, the New York legislature passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WWPA) ( A10020/S8922 ), which Governor Hochul signed into law on December 21, 2022.
FMLA - Regulations
Every one of us in the HR/employment world has met this moment. Your employee, Tommy, hands you a doctor’s note – usually no more than one sentence long – stating simply: Tommy’s pinky toe hurts. Based on my medical judgment, Tommy cannot work more than 8 hours in a
HR - Viruses
Most of the state and local COVID paid leave mandates have now expired or will soon be expiring. This article outlines which paid COVID-related leave laws have expired, which events will trigger a sunset date for those still in effect (or sunrise date for those temporarily not in