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An employer should have bargained with a union over the effects of its decision to require employees to complete new I-9 forms, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge (ALJ) recently ruled. The...

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On December 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on quarantining: In certain circumstances, individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19 by being in "close contact" with a person who...

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Q Our company wants to implement a policy to limit personal cell phone usage only to break times. Can we ask workers to put their phones in their work lockers or on their supervisors desks? Yes, you may either require or...

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The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued two opinion letters addressing when travel time and training time are considered compensable hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards...

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Three ship crewmembers filed a class action alleging the ship owners failed to comply with California wage and hour laws, including paying minimum wage and overtime, providing meal and rest periods, providing accurate...

Jan 24, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

In 2019, eight years after a travel tour company fired one of its employees, the employee was awarded over $480,000 in unpaid wages, attorneys' fees, and costs. The owners of the company, a husband and wife, sought to...

Jan 24, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Workers' compensation has gotten a lot of attention this year because of, you guessed it, the COVID-19 pandemic. But like everything else, the virus has overshadowed an important decision recently issued by the Illinois...

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Ohio's 8th Appellate District enforced a six-month contractual statute of limitations that began to run when the allegedly unlawful adverse employment actions occurred, even though the employee remained employed for...

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With the courts looking at likely delays as they catch up from COVID-19-related shutdowns, arbitration becomes more appealing for parties looking for a quick resolution without spending time in the courthouse. The...

Jan 10, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

A new rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fills in many details of the Biden administration’s plan to get some 84 million employees around the country vaccinated against COVID-19. The rule...

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It’s the holiday season, when the kids arrive home from college, the Griswolds take vacation, and Santa Claus comes to town. But for many, the most wonderful time of the year has become a cause for concern. With COVID-19...

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The year 2020 has been rough on everyone, and HR departments around the globe have been working tirelessly to take care of their employees and employers. One HR manager in particular—I've written about her a few times...

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