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OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day Two Recap

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The following is Part 2 of a 3-Part series reporting on the 26 presentations at the DirectEmployers (“DE”) Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon24) of Members and the public. DE published the first installment on Monday, April...more

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Summary of the EEOC’s Final Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its proposed regulations on the PWFA. After receiving over 100,000...more

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Federal Government Expands Protections for Employees With Pregnancy-Related Conditions

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U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) into law on December 29, 2022. This combined legislation aims to bridge...more

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President Biden Signs New Workplace Protections for Pregnant Workers & Nursing Parents Into Law

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On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed two bills into law aimed at enhancing protections for pregnant and nursing parents in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations

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On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its anticipated guidance on employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. An employer may implement a mandatory vaccination policy so long as the employer...more

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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for Employers

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Yes, an employer can implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, subject to some conditions and exceptions. A mandatory vaccine policy must be job-related, consistent with business necessity or justified by a direct...more

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EEOC Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policies

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As the first trucks of COVID-19 vaccines start their way around the United States, many employers are eager to return to work. The first reaction many employers have to news of FDA approvals for COVID-19 vaccines is whether...more

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Sweatpants in the Workplace? Dress Code Considerations When Returning to the Office During a Pandemic

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Months of working from home have made at least one thing clear – the “Freshman 15” has nothing on the COVID-19. Boredom, stress, and ease of access to the refrigerator has caused many employees to trade in their suits for...more

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Web Exclusive: Emotional Rescue? Emotional Support Animals In Schools

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Just when private schools were becoming relatively knowledgeable about their obligation to allow a disabled student’s service animal on their premises, they started getting requests from employees to have their emotional...more

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Hospitals’ Obligations to Employees Withstand Natural Disasters

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Hurricane Harvey reminded hospitals that obligations to employees do not cease during or after horrific natural disasters. Hospitals should have a plan in place when preparing for a natural disaster, such as an inclement...more

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