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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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Answers to 13 common questions about new federal vaccine, testing mandates

When President Joe Biden recently announced a six-pronged strategy to contain COVID-19's spread, one of the most notable measures was a vaccination and/or weekly testing mandate affecting employers and employees...

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What to do when employees claim religious exemption from vaccine mandates

Although most employers were hesitant to implement vaccine mandates after the initial rollout of the COVID-19 shots, the still-surging pandemic (driven by the highly contagious delta variant) has caused many companies to...

What employers should know about Juneteenth, America's newest national holiday

Holidays are a reflection of our collective values. As a society, we hope they signal what—and sometimes whom—we as a nation should commemorate. Over the summer, we observed Juneteenth for the first time, collectively...

OSHA updates COVID-19 workplace safety guidance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace because of the high incidence of the delta variant infections...

Some jobs types may need drug screening more than others, and that's OK

Q Can we mandate a drug screening upon hire for some job types and not others? Yes. There's no federal law prohibiting you from screening some employees but not others based on the type of job they will hold. Generally...

If you ask about COVID vaccine status when hiring, dont violate ADA

Q In interviews with prospective employees, can we ask about their COVID-19 vaccination status? Generally speaking, employers can ask prospective employees about their COVID-19 vaccination status. This doesnt mean...

Divided 9th Circuit upholds California restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements

On September 15, 2021, a divided panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all California employers) ruled a California employer that attempts to impose mandatory arbitration agreements on...

Oct 17, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

COVID-19 vaccine mandates: 10 issues every employer should consider

In an effort to keep employees, customers, clients, and others safe, businesses are considering whether to require their workforces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination policies play a crucial role in...

Oct 17, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

California EDD regulations don't govern independent contractor challenges

Newspaper carriers classified as independent contractors sued the McClatchy Company for unfair competition based on a failure to reimburse them for business expenses under Labor Code Section 2802. After a bench trial...

Oct 17, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Get ready for California’s new employment laws

California employers should be aware of new employment laws that will take effect January 1, 2022, including new laws that will (1) further expand the scope of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), (2) clarify the...

Oct 17, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Mandatory tape-recording of investigative interviews not a crime

In both public and private sectors in California, full and fair investigations into alleged wrongdoing are imperative—particularly in cases of alleged harassment and discrimination. In such investigations, there is a...

Oct 03, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Good news for employers: Trial courts can strike 'unmanageable' PAGA claims

The California Court of Appeal recently confirmed that trial courts have inherent authority to ensure Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) claims will be manageable at trial and to strike claims if they can't be...

Oct 03, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Discrimination and coercion lead to liability under two laws

California has an all-purpose, wraparound statute prohibiting arbitrary discrimination of any kind: Civil Code Section 51, or the Unruh Act. In the following case, the court found lending practices that discriminated...

Oct 03, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

A charge by any other name: Court upholds discrimination complaint

Before a plaintiff can file a lawsuit claiming a violation of California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), she must first file an administrative charge before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)...

Oct 03, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Marijuana: how to handle your employees getting high

Rules on when and where citizens can use marijuana vary significantly between jurisdictions, and no unifying federal guidance is in sight. So, how do employers, particularly those in multiple states, deal with the dope...

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