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Latest DEI Executive Order raises compliance issues for federal contractors

by Tammy Binford

President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by employers brings up issues about how employers with federal contracts can ensure compliance.

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Get ready for union organizing on steroids

Against the backdrop of a new presidential administration, an evolving workforce, and a changing economy brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape for union organizing has radically changed in 2021. While the...

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U.S. House sends PRO Act, Equality Act, Paycheck Fairness Act to Senate

Lost in the discussion of President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan and American Jobs Plan is the fact the U.S. House of Representatives is passing major employment legislation of which employers should be aware. PRO...

Apr 30, 2021 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Oregon professor’s pay discrimination claims revived on appeal

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently revived a psychology professor's claims that the University of Oregon paid her less than her male colleagues in violation of federal and state equal pay laws. Facts In 2017...

Apr 30, 2021 · Federal Employment Law Insider

WV commissioner addresses coverage of COVID-19-related workers' comp claims

Several states have passed laws addressing the compensability of COVID-19-related workers' compensation claims. West Virginia hasn't enacted any specific legislation about whether contracting the coronavirus should...

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Tips to understand, prepare for the CROWN Act

Have you heard of the CROWN Act? No, it isn’t a popular TV streaming series about Queen Elizabeth II. The CROWN Act is a new antidiscrimination law sweeping the nation, and it could be coming to a legislature near you...

What Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill contains for employers

President Joe Biden signed a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), into law in early March. The stimulus bill touches on myriad different areas, e...

Immigration, marijuana don't mix

If members of your workforce are immigrants (they have a green card) or are working temporarily in the United States in any visa category, including as farm workers, hospitality workers, healthcare workers, or students...

Railroad can't dump engineer for defecation on connection

Courts have traditionally had very little authority to disturb arbitrators' awards in resolving disputes under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and generally can do so only if the arbitrator exceeds his or her...

Social Security no-match letters are back, but with a tweak to the timing

Social Security no-match letters are on the uptick. They let employers know an employee’s name and Social Security number (SSN), as reported on W-2 forms, don’t match government records. Here’s what you need to know to...

New benefit notices required for employees terminated, furloughed during pandemic

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is requiring employers to provide notice of the benefits available to employees who were terminated or furloughed because of COVID-19. How we got here Throughout the pandemic, it has been...

Nonsolicitation clause can't prohibit doing 'any' business, Illinois court says

Especially since the Illinois Supreme Court's 2011 decision in Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arredondo, astute employers have tried to come up with "Goldilocks" postemployment restrictive covenants, i.e., not so broad...

Lack of secrecy dooms suit to stop former sales reps' use of customer lists

The Illinois Trade Secrets Act (ITSA) prohibits misappropriation of trade secrets and allows recovery of attorneys' fees in suits to enforce the Act. A recent decision by the Appellate Court of Illinois is a cautionary...

Indiana enacts COVID-19 civil tort immunity law

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation to provide employers and others with civil tort (wrongful act) immunity from COVID-19-related claims. The immunity covers charges related to premises and product...

Preview of things to come? Lawsuit challenges COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to expand in the United States, and employers are navigating many questions about employee vaccinations and return to work. Current polling shows a substantial number of workers are...

MIOSHA's COVID-19 workplace safeguards remain in place

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its first guidance for fully vaccinated individuals on March 8, 2021. The new guidelines may tempt you to begin relaxing workplace safeguards and...