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McDonald’s Restaurants Ordered to Strengthen Coronavirus Safety Procedures
Several Chicago McDonald’s restaurants were ordered to enforce mask and social-distancing policies and train managers on coronavirus-related safety measures
Local Spikes in COVID-19 Cases Lead to More Travel Restrictions
Although new coronavirus cases are on the decline in some states, other states have seen an uptick in cases as they begin to reopen. In response, some governors are requiring…
DOL Proposes Strict Scrutiny of ESG Investments in Retirement Plans
The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule that would require plan sponsors to perform additional investment analysis to use environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds as investment options for…
3 Checklists for Avoiding LGBTQ Discrimination in Your Benefits Programs
These three checklists can help employers to find and correct discriminatory language and practices in their employee benefits programs, following a
Sparring over ACA Picks Up Before 2021 Supreme Court Ruling
Ahead of the November 2020 elections, the Trump administration and Republican states want to convince the Supreme Court to find the entire Affordable Act Act (ACA) unconstitutional, while Democrats are…
When Employees Become Activists
In recent months, a surge in activism has seen thousands standing up for causes such as Black Lives Matter or protesting COVID-19 government shutdowns. Are employees who participate risking their…
Employer Didn’t Have to Consult Newly Certified Union About Serious Discipline
Employers don't have a duty to bargain about certain employee disciplinary matters with a newly certified union before the first collective bargaining agreement is finalized, the National Labor Relations Board…
DoorDash, Uber Eats Sued for Misclassifying Workers
Two popular on-demand food delivery services have been sued in California for allegedly misclassifying delivery workers as independent contractors, in violation of state law
Child Care Complicates Return to Work
Childcare shortages and concerns are complicating a return to the workplace for many parents as the coronavirus continues to spread and options remain unclear for schools, camps and daycare. There…