Texas Adopts Expanded Protections for Employees Asserting Sexual Harassment Claims In a surprising move for what has historically been an extremely employer-friendly state, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed two new bills (Senate Bill 45 and House Bill 21) that significantly expand the protections for employees who assert claims of sexual harassment under the Texas […]
Attorney Harrison Oldham John Kluge, a former music and orchestra teacher at Brownsburg Community School Corporation (“BCSC”) filed a federal lawsuit alleging that he was discriminated against after he refused to address transgender students by their chosen first names. BCSC hired Mr. Kluge hired in 2014 and for several years thereafter, he consistently received […]
Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time.1 This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are […]
The IRS today updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). The updates clarify that eligible employers can claim the credits for providing leave to employees to accompany a family or household member or certain other individuals to obtain immunization relating […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule to rescind an earlier rule, “Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act” that took effect in March 2020. By rescinding that rule, the Department will ensure more workers receive minimum wage and overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! How many employers have a policy like the one below? Confidentiality of Salary and Benefit Information Employees are prohibited from discussing their salary or wage levels and company benefits with other employees. Such information is confidential and may not be discussed in the workplace. Any employee violating this policy will […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On July 27th, the CDC updated its interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. Updated information for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant currently circulating in the United States. Added a recommendation for fully vaccinated people to wear a mask in public indoor settings […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yesterday, the State of California implemented a standard to require all state workers and workers in health care and high-risk congregate settings to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least once per week, and encourage all local government and other employers to adopt a similar protocol. Read […]
Attorney Harrison Oldham On June 16, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Rios v. Meda Pharmaceutical, Inc., Tina Cheng-Avery, Glenn Gnirrep, et. al. that a supervisor’s use of an offensive slur – on two occasions – was sufficiently “severe and pervasive” to establish a hostile work environment claim under the New Jersey Law […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and procedures to implement and enforce Executive Order 14026, “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors,” signed by President Biden on April 27, 2021. This Executive Order and its enacting regulations will: Increase the minimum wage for […]