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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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Title VII protects LGBTQ workers, Supreme Court rules

In an unexpected move, the U.S. Supreme Court recently decided gay and transgender individuals enjoy the full protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights of 1964. No more hodgepodge of state statutes In the 6-3 ruling...

Jun 30, 2020 · Federal Employment Law Insider

New PPPFA adds flexibility, time for employers still trying to reopen

With surprising speed and bipartisanship, Congress passed and President Trump recently signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). The amendment to the hastily crafted PPP in the Coronavirus Aid...

Jun 30, 2020 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Tips for employers as National Guard members respond to COVID-19, civil unrest

In early June, a record 74,000 National Guard troops were engaged in domestic operations at their governors’ direction, including 39,400 responding to the COVID-19 crisis and more than 31,000 activated in 31 states and...

Jun 30, 2020 · Federal Employment Law Insider

You've been WARNed, but are you covered?

Undoubtedly, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) has popped up on your radar during these times of economic uncertainty arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any number of articles, posts...

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Q - A: Determining the validity of a wage garnishment notice

Q We received a wage garnishment notice for an employee who has been laid off temporarily, but the documents don't look legitimate. What do we look for to confirm if this is a legitimate wage garnishment we need to...

Title VII prohibits LGBTQ discrimination, Supreme Court rules

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination against employees because of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex. On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited...

One-year-of-employment rule doesn't apply to pregnancy, MN court says

When legislators add new provisions to existing laws, it's often difficult to determine how the new language interacts with the preexisting statutory scheme. Case in point: The existing rule requiring workers to be...

How employee's refusal to return to work affects jobless benefits

Although Minnesota continues to reopen, some employees remain steadfast in their desire not to return to work. Some may refuse because the working conditions are unsafe or they generally fear catching COVID-19 during the...

OSHA issues revised guidance for recording COVID-19 cases

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently issued revised enforcement guidance for recording COVID-19 cases, effectively rescinding the previous guidance memorandum of April 10, 2020. What's...

COVID-19 fears may give rise to growing efforts to unionize

Over the past 20 years, union membership has declined significantly, and the numbers have continued to fall despite efforts to recruit new members. Mounting employee health and safety concerns over the coronavirus...

With coronavirus lawsuits on the horizon, best practices are crucial

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the country, many employers responded to the unprecedented and uncertain situation by furloughing and laying off some or all of their workers. The actions already have spurred...

Michigan permits construction, real estate, and other industries to resume work

On Friday, May 1, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-70, replacing EO 2020-59 and permitting some industries to return to work in phases. Phase One Subject to social distancing...

COVID-19's impact on summer trips: what you should know about vacation requests

With summer in sight, Michigan employers can expect to receive an uptick in vacation requests. When employees try to return from their travels, however, a patchwork of coronavirus-related administrative guidance and...

Q - A: No need to offer COBRA when employee fired for gross misconduct

Q We fired an employee because of theft, and he is currently incarcerated. Do we have to offer COBRA due to these circumstances? You are not required to offer COBRA coverage to a former employee, including his covered...

Park district loses game, set, and match by not playing nice in the sandbox

A recent decision from the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Illinois employers) upheld a large jury verdict for a fired Chicago Park District employee. The case illustrates how the game...