On Tuesday evening, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its proposed vaccine mandate to the White House for final review. OSHA’s proposed rule was drafted in response to President Biden’s September 9 request that OSHA require companies with 100
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NEW JERSEY LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AMENDED TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES 70 OR OLDER
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation expanding state law protection against age discrimination for those employees who are 70 years of age or older. The legislation amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) in a…
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Philadelphia Extends Vaccination Deadline for Healthcare and Higher Education Institutions
As we previously posted, the City of Philadelphia is mandating healthcare workers and those who work, volunteer, or attend classes at higher education institutions in the city receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The initial deadline for all covered individuals to…
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NLRB General Counsel Says Certain College Athletes are Protected by Federal Labor Law
In a statement that portends additional scrutiny of the “working conditions” of college and university athletes, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has publicly stated her view that scholarship athletes at academic institutions are employees who have…
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White House Issues Federal Contractor Vaccine Guidance
On September 24, 2021, the White House issued Guidance explaining that Federal contractors and subcontractors with a covered contract or contract-like instrument must comply with the following workplace safety protocols:
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Federal Court in PA Weighs in on COVID-19 Disability Question
Last week, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that an employee whose employment was terminated on the same day she disclosed to her employer that she had tested positive for COVID-19 sufficiently pled a claim of “regarded as” disability discrimination…
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USDOL Publishes Final Rule Regarding Monetary Penalties Against Employers for Tip Violations
On September 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule announcing when it will assess civil money penalties (CMPs) against employers who retain tips earned by their workers. Under the rule, available here, the DOL…
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2021 HR Legal Summit – Don’t Miss Out, Register Today!
Please join us for the 9th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM. This year’s HR Legal Summit will be held in the mornings on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1, 2021. We are excited…
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Biden Administration Plans to Turn Up the Heat to Propose New Rules and More OSHA Inspections to Address High Temperatures in the Workplace
On September 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a multi-agency initiative to protect employees from excessive workplace heat exposure. The Administration acknowledged its public health concern arising from heat waves experienced this summer and what it has identified as a…
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Ways and Means Committee Proposes National Paid Family and Medical Leave
On September 7, the House Ways and Means Committee released bill text that includes a new national, universal paid medical and family leave plan. This bill represents just one portion of the expected $3.5 trillion social spending bill that will…
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