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Majority of Employees Embrace Remote Work
Surveys show that most employees feel confident about their ability to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also have significant concerns, such as higher anxiety and stress,…
Security Screening for Detention Officers Is Compensable Time
Compensable work time for detention officers includes the time spent undergoing security screening and checking keys and equipment in and out, according to the 10th
Court Revives FMLA Lawsuit
An employee could continue to pursue his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference claim because he alerted his employer to a rib injury and was not told of his…
Safety in a Tough Spot: How to Prevent Coronavirus Spread in a Crowded Meat-Packing Plant
Several major meat-packing plants have closed temporarily because of workers' coronavirus illnesses and fears, raising questions about whether the modern processing line—crowded and fast-moving—can continue cranking out product during a…
White House Releases Plan to Reopen Federal Government
President Donald Trump's administration has released guidelines for federal government leaders on how to start preparing to resume operations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Guidelines follow those for…
Complying with EEOC Anti-Discrimination Laws During the Pandemic
Employers can take additional health and safety precautions during a pandemic—such as checking workers' temperatures—and they still must follow workplace anti-discrimination laws. HR professionals should periodically check for Equal Employment…
Senate Approves More Funds for Small-Business Coronavirus Relief
More small businesses will be eligible for payroll-protection loans under the next coronavirus relief package
COVID-19 Ushers in New Outlook on Hiring Remote Workers
While remote work had been on the rise even before the COVID-19 outbreak, most employees taking advantage of the arrangement had some form of in-person relationship with their employer before…
N.Y. Attorney General: DOL Rule Unlawfully Limits Workers’ Right to Virus Leave
The federal government has unlawfully narrowed workers’ eligibility for emergency paid-sick-leave and paid-family-leave benefits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, according to a lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney…
N.Y. Attorney General: DOL Rule Unlawfully Limits Workers’ Right to Virus Leave
The federal government has unlawfully narrowed workers’ eligibility for emergency paid-sick-leave and paid-family-leave benefits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, according to a lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney…