[UPDATE: On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor issued the model notices required by ARPA, as well as an FAQ to provide additional guidance on the changes to the COBRA subsidies.]
On March 12, 2021, President Biden signed the
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide, published by Hogan Lovells, focuses on legal issues affecting employers, including workplace health and safety regulations, employment policies, and compliance with labor laws. The blog covers topics such as COVID-19 workplace protocols, remote work legal implications across different jurisdictions, employee benefits like vacation pay, and state-specific employment law updates. It provides guidance on employer obligations under various statutes and regulations, addressing practical concerns like tax implications of remote work, workplace safety standards, and employee rights. The content is aimed at helping employers navigate evolving legal requirements and manage workforce-related risks effectively.
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Pre-dispute employment arbitration agreements are enforceable in New Jersey, according to a recent ruling
On March 18, 2019, New Jersey amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include a provision that rendered unenforceable any “provision in an employment contract that waives any substantive or procedural right or remedy relating to a claim…
New York issues guidance on paid vaccination leave law
As we previously discussed, New York passed legislation on March 12, 2021 to provide employees in the state with up to four hours of paid leave for each COVID-19 vaccination injection they receive. On March 21, 2021, the New…
California brings back, and expands, COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
[UPDATE: The California Labor Commissioner updated its FAQs in April to provide further clarification as to when employees may use COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (COVID-19 SPSL). Highlights from the updated guidance include:
- For employees to receive COVID-19 SPSL due
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DFEH issues guidance addressing mandatory vaccines in California
By Tao Leung
As employers anticipate returning to work in light of increased availability of vaccines, some have considered requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination to return to the workplace. On March 4, 2021, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)…
OSHA issues National Emphasis Program and Enforcement Response Plan, targeting certain industries for inspections
As employers are revising their return to work protocols in light of increased vaccination efforts and the prospect of increased on-site work, the federal government has been busy implementing additional COVID-19 safety measures for the workplace, including targeted on-site inspections…
Hogan Lovells employment lawyer offers guidance on discretionary worker bonuses
Certain employers are considering rewarding their employees with bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in order to avoid triggering potential overtime payments under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers need to ensure that the bonuses provided are…
Paid vaccination leave coming to New York
[UPDATE: On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the bills into law, providing for paid COVID-19 vaccination leave for New York employees, effective immediately.]
The New York State Legislature recently passed bills (Bill S2588A; A3354B) that would…
OFCCP amends FY 2020 CSAL, indicating a move to conducting fewer but broader compliance reviews of government contractors
On March 2, 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in the U.S. Department of Labor announced that it is amending its FY 2020 Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for federal supply and service contractors to forego “compliance…
NY employers’ continuing COVID-19 leave obligations…for the foreseeable future
As we previously discussed, employers with fewer than 500 employees will no longer be legally required to provide employees with leaves of absence under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). As of January 1, 2021, covered employers may choose to…