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EEOC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops

EEOC to Launch DEI Training Workshops

August 10, 2021

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In businesses of all sizes, practicing diversity, equity, & inclusion is a critical practice. Markedly, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that non-diverse workplaces have a higher risk of employment discrimination claims. Accordingly, the EEOC is launching a diversity, equity, & inclusion workshop series for employers. Earlier, in June 2021, the EEOC issued new s...

IRS Updates Guidance on Paid Sick Leave Tax Credits

August 9, 2021

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Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), sick leave tax credits are available to covered employers. On July 29th, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its guidance on those available tax credits. Previously, the IRS released information on multiemployer pension plan financial assistance in conjunction with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Overview of the Fr...

Agency Releases Updated COBRA Coverage Guidance

August 5, 2021

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On July 26th, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued updated COBRA coverage guidance relating to tax breaks. Accordingly, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) provides tax credits involving COBRA continuation health coverage. Specifically, under Notice 2021-46, the IRS provides additional guidance for employers, plan administrators, and health insurers. The Notice includes update...

CDC Guidance on Masks for Vaccinated Individuals

CDC & Federal Government Update Mask Guidance

August 3, 2021

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Recent COVID-19 Delta variant outbreaks caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update vaccination and mask guidance. Chiefly, the July 27 guidance addresses both fully vaccinated and nonvaccinated individuals and measures to keep everyone safe from illness. Previously, the released guidance on what fully vaccinated individuals can do in public. Similarly, on July 29, the...

DOL Rescinds 2020 Joint Employer Rule

August 3, 2021

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On July 29th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule dissolving the 2020 Joint Employer Rule. In brief, the original Joint Employer Rule went into effect in March 2020 during the Donald J. Trump administration. Since the original effective date, however, the rule faced a swath of legal and congressional challenges. Earlier, in June, the DOL issued a proposed tipped work...

Biden Plan to Increase Vaccination Rates

Biden Announces Plan to Boost Vaccinations

August 2, 2021

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Studies show that the COVID-19 Delta variant is proving to be more transmittable than the original COVID-19 strain. In response, the White House has announced efforts to increase vaccinations. Accordingly, in a July 29 press release, the Biden Administration revealed ways to increase the number of vaccinated individuals. Previously, in July 2021, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order...

New Guidance Recognizes "Long COVID" as a Disability

July 27, 2021

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On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) released joint guidance announcing “long COVD” as a recognized disability under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, the guidance was developed to provide clarity on how disability nondis...

Fourth Circuit Issues WARN Act Coverage Guidance

July 20, 2021

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A ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has given WARN Act coverage guidance to affected employers. Basically, the June 24 decision involved a federal contractor that could not secure extended financing. As a result, the contractor laid off its workers when it could not make payroll. Chiefly, the Fourth Circuit had to decide if the employer was lax in not following requirement...

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Training

Why Diversity & Inclusion Training Matters

July 20, 2021

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In businesses of all sizes, practicing equity, workplace diversity & inclusion is a critical practice. Markedly, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that non-diverse workplaces have a higher risk of employment discrimination claims. Accordingly, companies that create and maintain an inclusive work environment are less likely to experience harassment or discrimination c...

IRS Releases Pension Plan Financial Assistance Program Guidance

July 20, 2021

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The IRS has released information on multiemployer pension plan financial assistance in conjunction with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Basically, the IRS and the PBGC announced an interim final rule implementing a Special Financial Assistance Program for troubled plans. Chiefly the financially troubled plans would be multiemployer-defined benefit pension plans. Previously, the...

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OSHA Releases New Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new workplace job safety and health notice. Specifically, the OSHA Cares Job Safety and Health poster informs workers about their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. Per OSHA’s poster page, employers do...

Agency Releases Newly Proposed Independent Contractor Status Rule; Seeks Employer Comments

On February 26th, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule designed to help determine independent contractor status. Overall, the new independent contractor rule would help employers better understand when a worker is an employee. Conversely, the rule will allow employers to...

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