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The Employer Handbook BlogDid you know that many former employees can get up to six free months of COBRA come April 1?
I didn’t … until I read this WSJ.com article from Anne Tergesen on Saturday. Continue reading
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OSHA’s getting serious — enforcement serious — about coronavirus and the workplace
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On Friday, OSHA announced that it had launched a “national emphasis program” to protect high-risk workers from COVID-19 hazards.
Ok, OSHA, you have our attention. Continue reading
I’m no racist! My diabetes and spiking blood sugar made me say the n-word.
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A high school basketball announcer was caught on a live microphone uttering a racial slur about the girls of the Norman basketball team, who had taken a knee during the national anthem.
In a move that no one saw coming, the Biden DOL plans to 86 the joint employer and proposed independent contractor rules
Oh, how embarrassing! Let me fix that blog post title.
In a move that no one anyone with half a brain or a faint pulse saw coming, the Biden DOL will eliminate the joint employer and proposed independent contractor rules.
There, that’s better.
How will the American Rescue Plan’s FFCRA (paid leave) changes impact employers?
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Spoiler Alert: Not much.
But, since President Biden’s signature later this week will be the finishing touch on making his American Rescue Plan law, I’ll break it down for you anyway.
You can’t force me to get vaccinated! I’m suing!
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CDC be damned! We’ve got what appears to be our first lawsuit related to a workplace vaccination mandate.. Continue reading
CDC greenlights maskless face-to-face meetings with no social distancing.
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But there’s a catch. Continue reading
President Biden has fired the EEOC’s General Counsel. Will this move impact your company?
Probably not. But please keep reading anyway.
(I knew I should have saved the answer for the end of the post. Damnit!)
If you’re not providing paid military leave, you may need a good employment lawyer.
Photo By: Senior Airman Donald Hudson (https://www.defense.gov/observe/photo-gallery/igphoto/2001841357/)
Hey, I know a good management-side employment lawyer!
Just sayin’.
