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…
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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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On May 28, 2021, the EEOC updated their COVID-19 vaccinations technical assistance, below are the key takeaways: Employers are not prevented by Federal EEO laws from requiring all employees physically entering...
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund is Accepting Applications The Small Business Administration has opened the application portal for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as…
On February 26, 2021, the Department of Labor delayed implementing the Tip Final Rule which was set to take effect on March 1, 2021. On April 28th, they announced that…
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On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed The Employee Background Fairness Act (the “Act”) into law effective immediately. The new law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, the…
