Earlier this month, President Biden issued an executive order directing OSHA to develop a rule requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is vaccinated or…
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(5) Have a plan for tracking the test results. Who will collect the test results? Where will the results be stored? What should managers do if an employee tests positive?…
On August 27, 2021, the Florida Department of Health issued a penalty provision rule about Florida’s recent statute governing Covid-19 Vaccine Documentation. Together, the law and rule prohibit businesses, government...
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1. Is COVID-19 sick pay still available to employees? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) originally required private employers with fewer than 500 employees to offer COVID-related paid leave…
On September 30, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour. Every year thereafter, Florida’s minimum wage will continue to increase until it hits $15.00 per hour in the year 2026….
In response to the rising cases of COVID-19’s Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control issued updated guidance on July 27, 2021. Fully vaccinated individuals within a hot spot should…
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel that employers must pay employees for missed meal, rest, and recovery breaks at the employee’s regular rate of...
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Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity are part of the protected class of sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In response, the...
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On July 1st the minimum wage is set to rise for certain states, cities, and some counties. Below is a comprehensive list that includes those effected. California: Berkeley (poster link) and San...
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On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. A key takeaway is that unless...
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