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An Inside Look at Workplace Racial Affinity Groups
As many employers struggle to achieve racial equity in their workforces, a new approach has emerged that can help create a more equitable and inclusive culture. Racial
California Employers Should Be Following These Bills
The California Legislature had until Sept. 10 to consider bills—and state lawmakers sent several employment-related proposals to the governor’s desk
What to Do When COVID-19 Long-Haulers Seek Exemptions from Vaccine Mandates
COVID-19 long-haulers—those experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19—who seek disability-related exemptions from mandatory vaccination policies are straining
New Jersey to Penalize Employers Who Misclassify Employees as Contractors
Gov. Phil Murphy signed four bills into law that make it easier for the state to identify and penalized employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors
COVID-19 Task Force Issues FAQs on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
Federal employees—including remote workers—will need to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Nov. 22, according to recently released FAQs from the Safer
Virginia OSHA Issues Third Iteration of Emergency COVID-19 Regulation
The third version of Virginia’s emergency COVID-19 regulation took effect Sept. 8 and includes some notable changes
New York Construction Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Unpaid Wages
A new law assigns joint and several liability to prime contractors in actions against a subcontractor for wage and benefit claims
California Employer Resources on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Rules
In addition to keeping up with guidance about federal COVID-19-related requirements, California employers should ensure compliance with state and local workplace
