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Wildfire Resources for Employers
Wildfires have burned millions of acres across California, Oregon, Washington and several neighboring states this week, forcing thousands of people to evacuate
Viewpoint: World Suicide Prevention Day and COVID-19
Today, Sept. 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day
3 More COVID-19 Legal Questions You Should Answer
How much should employers reimburse employees for supplies used while working from home? What should employers do for workers who need time off to care for others but don't qualify…
New Unemployment Claims Remain Below 1 Million
States reported that 884,000
EEOC Must Follow Certain Steps Before Filing a Systemic Bias Suit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must receive a discrimination or retaliation charge from a worker and attempt to resolve the claim through voluntary procedures before filing a lawsuit alleging…
Michigan Governor Narrows COVID-19 Leave Protections for Employees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order that limits the availability of COVID-19-related job-protected leave moving forward
California Anti-Harassment Training Deadline Still Set for January
Many employers delayed sexual-harassment-prevention training due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, but the Jan. 1, 2021 compliance deadline remains
Can Employers Make Vaccines Mandatory in a Pandemic?
Even though a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 isn’t available yet, it’s not too early for employers to start considering whether they will require employees to get the vaccination when it…
California Anti-Harassment Training Deadline Still Set for January
Many employers delayed sexual-harassment-prevention training due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, but the Jan. 1, 2021 compliance deadline remains
Indian Companies Prepare to Extend Working from Home
As the spread of COVID-19 and lockdowns in India continue for longer than expected, many companies are switching gears to assist their remote-working employees for the long haul