UPDATE: In an order issued Jan. 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court stayed enforcement of federal OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS pending the disposition of the petitions for review in the Court of Appeals...more
1/14/2022
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Federal agencies released anticipated guidance and regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees by January 4, 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the Emergency Temporary...more
11/5/2021
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Ensuring that hourly employees accurately record their work time—and that employees are paid for all work time—can be a challenge even under the best of circumstances. But it’s crucial to avoid or defend costly class...more
During the week of April 6, 2020, several cities expanded paid sick leave entitlements during the COVID-19 crisis. We outline a few of these below....more
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a workers’ compensation bill on April 7, 2020, to help first responders, healthcare workers and daycare workers who contract COVID-19 in the workplace. The law is intended to ensure...more
As businesses navigate the unprecedented waters surrounding COVID-19, some are considering using thermometers to screen employees and keep the workplace safe. But does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allow employers...more
3/16/2020
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created significant workplace concerns for U.S. employers. Companies are balancing the need to continue their operations against the desire to keep their employees safe. The...more
3/13/2020
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Nilan Johnson Lewis employment attorney Courtney Blanchard outlines the three prongs of most pay equity laws around the country and talks about several new state laws coming online soon....more
Question: One of my employees recently shared with me that she is expecting a baby. We’re a small, but growing company, with about 25 employees. I know we’re not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, but I want to make...more
In the early hours of February 16, 2018, Austin, Texas, became the first Southern city to pass a paid sick and safe leave law. The final version is slated to go into effect on October 1, 2018, for most employers, although...more