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Planning 2021 Benefits Changes for the COVID-19 Era
Planning employee benefits for the 2021 plan year presents HR with unique challenges, given that the outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic is still unknown. If employers are going to change…
Missouri Limits Punitive Damages in Workplace Safety Lawsuits
On July 1, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 591, which modifies and restricts the way punitive damages are considered in certain lawsuits brought by employees who allege intentional harm
Important CalSavers Registration Deadlines for California Employers
California employers with more than 100 employees are required to register with the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program by Sept. 30 or certify as exempt
Managing PTO Donation Requests in the COVID-19 Age
Many employees would like to donate their paid time off (PTO) to help those affected by COVID-19. Employers can harness this generosity with a special leave-based donation program designed specifically…
Background Screeners Turn to COVID-19 Testing
Background-screening companies have begun offering COVID-19 testing and administration services as a natural extension of their existing business offerings. These providers, which conduct pre-employment background checks on job candidates, are…
State Quarantine Mandates Complicate Business Travel
In addition to international travel restrictions, business travelers should be aware of state quarantine mandates that were recently issued in response to COVID-19 surges
When Should COVID-19 Waivers, Acknowledgments and Notices Be Used?
Employers may need to limit their use of COVID-19 liability waivers with employees, as the waivers may not be enforceable
ADA Prohibits Retaliation Against Workers Who Telecommute as a Reasonable Accommodation
Workers who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 because of an underlying impairment may be entitled to telecommute as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Unions and Advocates Plan ‘Strike for Black Lives’
A coalition of unions, as well as the Movement for Black Lives, is organizing the “Strike for Black Lives” on July 20 to demand that business and government leaders confront…
