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The Employer Handbook BlogHere’s that new CDC guidance for re-opening your business. Plus, we’ve get one heckuva Zoom chat coming on Friday!
Before we talk about this new CDC guidance, mark your calendars for Friday at Noon EDT.
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Wait, what?!? We’ve got ANOTHER coronavirus-related lawsuit where THE PLAINTIFF IS A LAWYER.
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Earlier this month, I told you about an attorney who claimed that her former employer wrongfully discharged her for refusing to violate a stay-at-home order.
Now, we’ve got another lawyer-plaintiff, this time claiming that his former employer fired him for taking FMLA leave when after contracted COVID-19. Continue reading
COVID-19 news galore from the EEOC and DOL. Let’s discuss it here and on Facebook Live at 11:30 AM EDT
Kate Bischoff and I are looking forward to hanging out with you today — even you, dad — at 11:30 EDT today at The Employer Handbook Facebook Fan Page.
Best-laid plans? Is one state setting up employers for COVID-19 retaliation claims?
And it’s not New York, New Jersey, or California. Continue reading
Three chances to hang out with me and talk COVID-19 and other HR stuff. Plus, new COBRA Notices!!!
Perhaps, the wrong COBRA. We’ll sort that out in a bit. Continue reading
In HUGE non-coronavirus news, U.S. Women’s Soccer lost its Equal Pay Act claim
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Back in March of last year, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (WNT) sued the United States Soccer Federation in federal court in California. The WNT asserted two claims, one of which was that the Federation violated the Equal Pay Act (EPA) by paying them less than it did the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (MNT).
On Friday, a federal judge dismissed the EPA claim, concluding that the Federation did not pay the WNT less than the MNT because of their gender.
Indeed, the WNT was paid more than the MNT! Continue reading
Here’s an idea to promote employee mental health during COVID-19.
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Late last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its technical assistance on what employers should know about COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading
The White House announces a three-phase plan to reopen America and get people back to work
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Let’s check out this three-phase plan and see what it means for your business. Continue reading
New Jersey expands family leave protections during the COVID-19 outbreak
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You’d think that New Jersey would have one of the nation’s most generous family leave laws in the country. That’s how NJ touts it. Continue reading
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the next possible federal stimulus plan, and what it could mean for your business
Follow me. I’ll get you into the VIP area for a better view. Continue reading