On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued their highly awaited decisions in two separate cases stemming from vaccination mandates. The OSHA vaccination mandate was blocked, while the…
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On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a press release announcing it was shortening its quarantine and isolation recommendations. CDC research on the omicron variant…
The following states have compliance updates effective January 2022: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington. ALABAMA Non-Disparagement Clauses Effective…
On October 28, 2021, the DOL finalized the remaining provision of the Tip Final Rule that addresses Dual Jobs. The final rule clarifies that an employer may only take a…
Anticipated Legislative Updates for Non-Competition Agreements 1.Nevada Effective: October 1, 2021 Summary: The law prohibits non-competition agreements for employees who are only paid by the hour, not including any tips…
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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On January 6, 2021, the Department of Labor issued their final rule on independent contractor status, bringing clarity to the employee vs. independent contractor standard. The final rule sharpens this…
California Family Rights Act Currently, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), like the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covers employers with 50 or more employees for each working…
Hindsight is 2020 but preparation is key. In a year full of first impressions, uncertainty, and surprise, it can be difficult to look to the New Year with optimism. Did…
Effective January 1, 2021, Florida will require private employers to verify a person’s employment eligibility after the person accepts an offer of employment. Private employers can comply by either: using…
