Employment Law Letter

HR’s holiday wish 2021

’Twas the holiday season, 2021, When workers’ home “offices” geared up for fun. Our Zoom backgrounds we decked with holiday cheer; Funny sweaters we wore; through our cameras we peered. This holiday party, it’s BYOE; We...

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Navigating the Great Resignation: ideas for employers

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, people in a variety of careers and of all ages and socioeconomic levels are reevaluating their priorities and, in many cases, making career moves. While stories of people...

Finding yourself checking résumés for vax status? You’re not alone

The debate over vaccine requirements continues to rage, but more than a few employers are requiring the shots and making it clear they appreciate knowing up front if a job candidate is vaccinated. Some research has shown...

5 things larger employers should do to comply with OSHA vaccine rules

Employers with more than 100 employees have begun scrambling to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. To learn more...

What Netflix’s Squid Game teaches employers about vicarious liability

When Netflix released Squid Game in September 2021, I intended on taking a pass but ultimately was overcome by an appreciation for (and curiosity about) South Korean film and television. In addition, the show...

Nov 14, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Surprise! What larger California employers should know about OSHA’s vax-or-testing rules

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently released a COVID–19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workers are fully vaccinated against...

Nov 14, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Court affirms overtime judgment based on estimates and rough calculations

There is an old story about a criminal defendant who shoots his parents and then pleads for mercy from the court because he is an orphan. It didn’t work. In wage and hour litigation, however, a lack of accurate payroll...

Nov 14, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

California passes law to combat service animal fraud

On September 16, 2001, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 468, which will impose various requirements designed to curb emotional support animal fraud. The law takes effect January 1, 2022...

Nov 14, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Denying employee's remote-work accommodation spurs EEOC lawsuit

After an employee requested remote work as an accommodation for her multiple physical ailments, the employer allegedly discriminated against and fired her. The action recently provoked the Equal Employment Opportunity...

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Alabama Albert L. Vreeland and David J. Middlebrooks of Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
Florida G. Thomas Harper of The Law and Mediation Offices of G. Thomas Harper, LLC, Lisa Berg and Andrew Rodman of Stearns Weaver Miller, and Robert J. Sniffen and Jeff Slanker of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
Georgia Raanon Gal of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Glianny Fagundo of Thompson Hine LLP and Chris Butler of the Chris Butler Firm
Louisiana H. Mark Adams and Jennifer Kogos of Jones Walker LLP
Mississippi Martin J. Regimbal of The Kullman Firm

Employment Law Letter

HR’s holiday wish 2021

Navigating the Great Resignation: ideas for employers

Finding yourself checking résumés for vax status? You’re not alone

5 things larger employers should do to comply with OSHA vaccine rules

What Netflix’s Squid Game teaches employers about vicarious liability

Surprise! What larger California employers should know about OSHA’s vax-or-testing rules

Court affirms overtime judgment based on estimates and rough calculations

California passes law to combat service animal fraud

Denying employee's remote-work accommodation spurs EEOC lawsuit

Remote work, hybrid schedules complicate payments for commute time

How pandemic, political shifts have affected Affordable Care Act

Ministerial exemption blocks even hostile environment claims

Crash landing for aviation worker's retaliation claim

WI Supreme Court affirms workers' comp exclusive remedy provision

Rare FAA exception invalidates arbitration provision

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