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RHONY’s Ramona Singer Faces Backlash for Outing Her Co-Star’s Disability: A Cautionary Tale for Employers | Lexology
Any Real Housewives fans out there? I’m not ashamed to admit that I sometimes (with shocking frequency) set aside my Wall Street Journal and Brendon Burchard books on high-performance business habits to engage in a slightly less lofty use of my downtime. Although the ladies of Beverly Hills reign supreme in my book, the housewives of New York City are certainly entertaining AF (“AND FUN” … what did you think I meant?!).
Putting A Face On HR: Profiling Crisis And Change Management Strategies
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Oompa Loompa Doompety Doo, Willy Wonka's Got An Employment Law Issue For You!
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Oompa Loompa Doompety Doo, Willy Wonka’s Got an Employment Law Issue for You! | Lexology
Traveling (far) down memory lane, my husband and I watched the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (starring Gene Wilder) with my son for the first time. This movie is one of my absolute favorites. I found myself singing along and laughing (as if it were my first time) when Violet swelled into a blueberry and when Charlie and his grandfather drank soda, flew to the ceiling, and burped themselves down. I cringed when Wonka threw old shoes into a batch of candy.
Laughing in the Face of 2020 | Lexology
Who’s tired? I know I am. 2020 seems to have decided to be the year that will live in infamy. COVID-19 hit the headlines early in the year and really swung into action in March. I strongly suspect everyone reading this post has had his or her life upset in one way or another by the virus. Some of us are still working from home. Some of us may not have seen much beyond our homes for 3 months. Others may have contracted the virus. All of us have a story of some sort.
Getting Employees On Board With Off-Site I-9s
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Coronavirus - Return To Work - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - United States
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Payroll Protection Program Update: President Signs PPP Flexibility Bill into Law | Lexology
The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which amended the Small Business Act (“SBA”) to provide short term loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees and other companies (such as those in the restaurant and hospitality industry). Such loans may be eligible for full forgiveness if used for payroll and other business expenses and all other statutory requirements are met.
Immigration Update - Reminder Employers Must Use New Form I-9 Beginning May 1, 2020 - Immigration - United States
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Payroll Protection Program Update: Safe Harbor Guidance | Lexology
The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which amended the Small Business Act (“SBA”) to provide short-term loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees and other companies (such as those in the restaurant and hospitality industry). Such loans may be eligible for full forgiveness if used for payroll and other business expenses and all other statutory requirements are met.
Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere Takes Liberties with Employee Background Checks | Lexology
Warning: The post below includes spoilers for Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere. My wife and I are currently binge-watching Little Fires Everywhere, a Hulu miniseries based on a book of the same name.
San Francisco And San Jose Pass Emergency Paid Sick Leave Measures
As discussed in our previous Legal Alerts, on March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"). Generally, the FFCRA requires that private employers with fewer than 500 employees provide emergency paid sick to the extent that employees are unable to work (or telework) due to certain COVID-19-related circumstances.
Labor Regulations Add Clarity And Controversy To COVID-19 Paid Sick And Family Leave
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released regulations pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which became effective on April 1.
New York Enacts Statewide Permanent Paid Sick Leave Law
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 3, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the 2021 fiscal year budget that includes an unpaid and paid sick leave program for all New York employees. The permanent sick leave law comes a few weeks after the state enacted emergency sick leave provisions relating to the COVID-19 crisis. The paid sick leave law becomes effective 180 days after enactment, i.e., September 30, 2020.
What We Do in the Shadows: Vampires Disregard Wage and Hour Rules for Human Familiars | Lexology
As our family continues to practice social distancing, we are always on the lookout for a new comedy series to take a bit of the bite out of this new normal. We found exactly that in the FX series What We Do in the Shadows, a mockumentary exploring the “lives” of four vampire roommates in modern-day Staten Island. If Parks and Rec and Dark Shadows had a mischievous love child, this show would be it.
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CARES Act Provisions Impact Employers
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CARES Act Temporarily Increases And Expands Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Charlotte) Imposes "Stay At Home Order" For All County Residents Beginning March 26, 2020
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The 2020 Guide To Efficient Hiring
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COVID-19 and Force Majeure Claims in Performance of Contracts | Lexology
Executive Summary: As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spreads across the globe, disrupting public life as we know it, many businesses and employers are probably wondering, "Do I still have to perform my obligations under this contract?" As lawyers love to say, "It depends." Attorneys and courts will likely spend months or even years sorting out whether the COVID-19 pandemic is a force majeure that may excuse contractual performance.
HR ‘Don’ts’ Inspired by Netflix’s Tiger King | Lexology
In the midst of our pandemic-induced self-isolation and, in many cases, mandatory shelter-in-place orders, some of you have probably used this time to better yourselves. Perhaps you’ve tried out some new recipes or began an exercise regime or learned to knit or played Monopoly with your housebound children.
California Counties' "Shelter In Place" Orders Severely Restrict Business Activities
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Connecticut Governor Signs Executive Order Closing Schools And Ordering The Closure Of Certain Businesses
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House Revises Coronavirus Leave Bill Before Sending To Senate
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New Jersey Governor Orders Curfew, School Closings And Limitations Of Business Hours
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Today (March 16, 2020) the Governor of New Jersey issued Executive Order No. 104 (the "Order") and activated the National Guard under the Emergency Powers provided under the New Jersey Constitution in another effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Violating the Order, or aiding and abetting another to do so, is a criminal disorderly person offense.
House Passes Coronavirus Leave Bill
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides for a limited period of paid sick leave and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide an extended period of unpaid or partially paid leave for a public health emergency ("E-FMLA"). The House has approved the bill, but it still has to be considered by the Senate.
Ban On Entry To US By Foreign Nationals Extended To U.K. And Ireland
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Six More Texas Counties Join Dallas County by Implementing Shelter in Place Orders | Lexology
Summary: After Dallas County took the lead on Monday, March 23, by implementing a “shelter-in-place” order, other Texas counties quickly followed suit to take action to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
New Jersey Governor Orders All Non-Essential Retail Operations Closed Indefinitely; All Employers To Limit On-Site Workers And Allow Remote Work To Maximum Extent Possible - Employment and HR - United States
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How Does The Designation Of Coronavirus As A Pandemic Impact Healthcare Employers?
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Florida's Pinellas County Issues Safer at Home Order | Lexology
On March 25, 2020, Pinellas County issued an order directing citizens to comply with the CDC guidelines of maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other individuals and not gathering in groups of more than 10 individuals, and to limit non-essential activities during the continued COVID-19 crisis. The Safer-At-Home Order went into effect at 11:27 a.m. on March 26, 2020, and will continue until the expiration of the existing Local State of Emergency.
Entry To US By Foreign Nationals Traveling From Europe Banned Effective March 13, 2020
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New Jersey Governor Orders All Non-Essential Retail Operations Closed Indefinitely; All Employers to Limit On-Site Workers and Allow Remote Work to Maximum Extent Possible - Lexology
On March 21, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip J. Murphy issued additional restrictions on New Jersey businesses in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 in the Garden State. Expansions to previously issued restrictions include the shuttering of all “non-essential retail” operations and a mandate employers limit on-site workers and allow remote work/telecommuting to the maximum extent feasible.
St. Louis City and County Issue Stay at Home Orders Effective March 23, 2020 | Lexology
In an effort to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page has announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, all non-essential businesses in St. Louis County, Missouri will be required to close through 11:59 p.m. on April 22, 2020. St. Louis City Mayor Lyda Krewson also announced a similar order that will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on March 23, 2020, until April 22, 2020.
Nashville Mayor Issue Stay at Home Order; Tennessee Governor Orders Closure of All Dine-In Restaurants, Bars and Workout Facilities - Both Effective Midnight March 22, 2020 - Lexology
Summary: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health care system from being overwhelmed, Nashville, Tennessee Mayor John Cooper has announced a “Safer at Home” Order, closing all nonessential businesses and urging Nashville residents to stay home. The Order takes effect midnight on March 22, 2020, and will be in effect for at least 14 days.
New Jersey's Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement Of Medical Cannabis User's Claim Under The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
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Celebrating Black Barbie's 40th Anniversary And A Workplace D&I Victory
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The ‘Unwritten Rules’ of Employment | Lexology
I like watching baseball. Few things in life beat going to a weekday day game during the summer at Oracle Park (or even the Oakland Coliseum). Yet sadly, due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, Major League Baseball has canceled the remainder of its spring training games and the 2020 regular season will be delayed by at least 2 weeks. While we wait for the regular season to unfold, it’s a perfect time to compare baseball with the employment world. Baseball has its idiosyncrasies.
What If Michael Scott Had Contracted Coronavirus?
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Non-Compete News: Georgia Court Holds Contractor Owes Fiduciary Duty/Duty Of Loyalty
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In late 2019, the Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta federal court) addressed the duties owed when an independent contractor leaves one trucking company to work for another. In Wind Logistics Prof’l v. Universal Truckload, Inc., Universal Truckload (“Universal”) was in the business of transporting industrial wind equipment.
CHERYL And Employer Liability For Cybernetic Harassment
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Ladies and gentlemen, you are experiencing history in the making. For the first time in "EntertainHR" history, the same author is doing a post on the same episode of the same show. However, there is a slightly different issue here. You may recall my very first "EntertainHR" post—July 3, 2018. I discussed sexual harassment investigation issues in Season 4, Episode 1 (entitled "Kimmy Is ...
Fifth Circuit Provides Positive Guidance On Independent Contractor Classification
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Executive Summary: Applying the “economic realities” test, the Fifth Circuit (with jurisdiction over federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) recently held that a consultant for an oil and gas company was not subject to FLSA overtime requirements because he was an independent contractor.
CHERYL and Employer Liability for Cybernetic Harassment | Lexology
Ladies and gentlemen, you are experiencing history in the making. For the first time in “EntertainHR” history, the same author is doing a post on the same episode of the same show. However, there is a slightly different issue here. You may recall my very first “EntertainHR” post—July 3, 2018.
HIPAA Privacy And Coronavirus
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How Parasite's Unprecedented Oscars Win Is A Reflection Of The War Against Misclassification
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. I get it. My last name is Kim. My appearance, as those of you who haven't met me can tell by my photo, confirms it. It's obvious I'm Asian-American and particularly of Korean descent. So I get why everyone assumes I've seen Parasite, the South Korean film that rode a wave of critical accolades to eventually become the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards last week.
How Parasite’s Unprecedented Oscars Win Is a Reflection of the War Against Misclassification | Lexology
I get it. My last name is Kim. My appearance, as those of you who haven’t met me can tell by my photo, confirms it. It’s obvious I’m Asian-American and particularly of Korean descent. So I get why everyone assumes I’ve seen Parasite, the South Korean film that rode a wave of critical accolades to eventually become the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards last week.
Dress Code Tips Inspired by JLo and Shakira’s Halftime Performance | Lexology
Is it just me, or has JLo and Shakira’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl received more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was magnificent and empowering, while others have derided the halftime show as a burlesque sequel to JLo’s stripper role in the movie Hustlers.
Stolen Proprietary Information: As Concerning in Baseball as It Is in Business | Lexology
There was big news earlier this week when Major League Baseball (MLB) handed down punishment after investigating a systematic method of cheating on the part of the Houston Astros. Just as the Astros were stealing vital information from their competitors, your competitors or detractors might be looking to steal critical information from you. Are you ready? First, a little recent history is in order. The Houston Astros won their first and only World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017.
What Cat Meme Can Teach Us About Race Discrimination | Lexology
You may have seen a split-screen meme circulating on social media that appears to be a woman yelling and pointing at a cat.
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