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April 6, 2022
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WHD Recovers $538K to Resolve a Company’s Overtime Violations

Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recovered $538K in back wages and other damages from an aviation maintenance and repair staffing agency in overtime violations. The staffing agency supplies aviation repair workers to nationwide airline companies. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found that the staffing agency illegally reduced pay rates during overtime hours. Indeed, the WHD c...
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WHD Recovers $538K to Resolve a Company’s Overtime Violations-4-6-22

OSHA's Program Will Track Failures to Submit Injury and Illness Data

April 6, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on April 5th, 2022, that it is beginning an enforcement program to identify employers who fail to electronically submit annual workplace injury and illness data. Specifically, the program will target employers who did not submit Form 300A data through the online Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA ...
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March 29, 2022
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EEOC Releases its 2021 Annual Performance Report

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its 2021 Annual Performance Report (APR). The APR contains the EEOC’s program results and management challenges for the fiscal year 2021. Also contained within the APR is a list of the EEOC’s findings from evaluations and investigations. Overall, it presents the current results of EEOC efforts in its broader mission to pr...
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March 29, 2022
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OSHA Proposes Amendments to Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on March 28th, 2022, its proposed amendments to workplace injury and illness recordkeeping requirements. On top of existing recordkeeping requirements, the proposed rule would require additional information from employers in high-hazard industries. OSHA believes these changes will help them identify areas where workers are most ...
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EEOC Releases its 2021 Annual Performance Report-3-29-22

Federal Agency Plans for a Permanent COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare

March 29, 2022
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On March 22nd, 2022, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reaffirmed a plan to create a permanent COVID-19 standard for the healthcare industry this year. Accordingly, OSHA will reopen the rulemaking record for the emergency temporary standard (ETS). Stakeholders may also voice their opinion on the proposed permanent ETS during an informal public hearing. A permanent st...
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March 22, 2022
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DHS To End Acceptance of Expired List B Documents for Form I-9

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it is ending its COVID-19 temporary policy concerning expired List B documents for Form I-9. Accordingly, beginning May 1, employers may no longer accept such expired documents when establishing the identity of employees. Additionally, the DHS provided directions for updating Form I-9s if employers previously accepted expire...
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March 22, 2022
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Biden Signs Cyber Incident Reporting Act, Covering Businesses in Many Sectors

President Joseph R. Biden signed the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (Cyber Incident Reporting Act or “the Act”) as a part of the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act on March 15. The Act introduces new requirements for reporting various breaches in cybersecurity. In addition, it requires businesses to report ransom payments related to such breaches. Undoubtedly...
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Biden Signs Cyber Incident Reporting Act, Covering Businesses in Many Sectors-3-22-22

Franchise to Pay $200,000 in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

March 22, 2022
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on March 17th, 2022, that the fast food franchise, Long John Silver’s (the employer), will pay $200,000 as part of a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. Additionally, the employer will need to institute harassment prevention policies and training. Overall, the decision enforces federal laws on workplace sexual harassment a...
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March 15, 2022
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EEOC Answers COVID-19 Questions Related to the ADA and Other Laws

On March 14th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated technical assistance to answer COVID-19 questions related to various laws under the agency. In particular, the technical assistance provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The agency’s answers also address other federal, state, and local laws ...
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March 15, 2022
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DOL Recommends Caution Regarding Cryptocurrency 401(k) Plan Options

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published on March 10th, 2022, guidance urging plan fiduciaries to exercise caution regarding cryptocurrency 401(k) plan options. As plan fiduciaries select investment options for 401(k) plan investment menus, the DOL’s efforts seek to protect the retirement savings of millions of U.S. workers. Indeed, the new guidance follows the Biden Administration’s recent...
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