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October 13, 2020
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UPDATED: On Election Day You Must Comply with Employee Voting Rights

 Last Updated on October 13th, 2020 On November 3rd, 2020, U.S. registered voters will participate in one of the most important elections in the nation’s history. On this and all future Election Days, employers need to make sure they are following applicable employee voting rights laws. Failure to comply with such requirements could lead to criminal or civil penalties. General State Employe...
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October 13, 2020
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DOL Hotline to Combat Stereotyping

 Last Updated on October 27th, 2020 On September 28th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a hotline in response to two Executive Orders. Under the direction of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a new email address was also issued. These communication methods are to receive and investigate complaints under existing Executive Order (EO) 11246 and the rece...
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October 12, 2020
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Interim Final Rule Released Reforming Foreign Worker Program Wages

On October 6th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) amending prevailing wage regulations. Specifically, the final rule helps protect wages and job opportunities by reforming the methodology used in several foreign worker programs.  Overview of the Interim Final Rule The IFR is the result of an extensive review of the DOL’s Permanent Employment Certifica...
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October 8, 2020
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OSHA Expands Employer Guidance on COVID-19

On September 30th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the publication of additional COVID-19-related frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs). The new FAQs discuss the need to report employees’ in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities resulting from work-related cases of the coronavirus. As reported in June, OSHA ha...
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October 7, 2020
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CA Governor Signs Major Diversity Bills

September 30th, 2020, was the last day that California Governor Gavin Newson could sign bills passed by the state legislature. On that day, Newsom signed two diversity bills into effect addressing state racial injustice. These bills closed a busy California legislative season that saw more than 30 employment-related laws also signed by the governor. Previously signed bills include those address...
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October 6, 2020
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Centers for Disease Control Updates Guidance on Reopening Buildings

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance to keep workers safe. On September 22nd, 2020, the CDC released an update to previous guidance on reopening closed buildings. Overview of the Update As the CDC explains, the shutdown of a building can create hazards for returning occupants. Many of the issues are due to the reduction ...
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September 30, 2020
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Trump Issues Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping

On September 23rd, 2020, the White House released Executive Order (EO) 13950. Signed the day prior, the EO (“Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping”) covers government contractors and certain grant recipients. The legislation limits diversity, inclusion, sexual harassment, and related equal employment opportunity (EEO) training that contractors provide to employees. This EO comes a little over a m...
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September 28, 2020
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National Labor Relations Board: COVID-19 Does Not Excuse Violations

In response to the continuing global coronavirus pandemic, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Council Peter Robb released guidance on the NLRB’s current stance on labor law violations. Issued on September 18th, 2020, General Council Memo 20-14 summarizes the types of COVID-related complaints that the agency has pursued since March 2020. In the vast majority of these cases, the NLRB m...
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September 25, 2020
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California Passes New COVID-19-Related Employment Laws

Since August, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed many pieces of legislation into law on varied topics. (As reported in this blog, one law related to state paid sick leave requirements, while another defined worker classification determinations.) On September 17th, 2020, Governor Newsom continued this trend of signing new employment law legislation. These specific bills, however, expand...
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September 22, 2020
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Department of Labor Revises Family and Medical Leave Notices and Forms

As reported on this blog in July, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that it was taking significant steps to streamline optional-use forms and notices. Workers could use the forms to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers could also use these forms and notices to coordinate the FMLA leave used at their workplace. Backgr...
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