59 search results found

Employment Alert – Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Tipped Duties

On October 29, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published another final rule regarding wages for tipped employees.

Employment Alert – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Updates Guidance on COVID-19 and Religious Accommodations

The EEOC’s updated guidance likely stems from the growing number of religious-accommodation requests that employers are fielding due to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s impending Emergency Temporary Standard and other company-specific policies taking effect.

Employment Alert – President Biden’s Plan for Employer Vaccine Mandates What We Know Now

The White House recently announced its plan to increase the number of fully vaccinated individuals in the private and federal workforce. Here’s what we know now about the September 9th announcement.

Employment Alert – OSHA Issues New Guidance on Protecting At-Risk Employees from COVID-19

In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, OSHA released updated guidance on protecting workers from the virus.

Healthcare and Employment Alert – OSHAs New Emergency Temporary Standard and Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Workplace Precautions

On June 10, 2021, OSHA released an emergency temporary standard (ETS) for healthcare industries and updated guidance for all employers related to COVID-19 precautions in the workplace.

Employment Alert – Employers May Incentivize Vaccinations So Long As Employees Are Not Coerced

The EEOC issued guidance regarding whether employers may incentivize employees to voluntarily provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Employment Alert – Class Action Waivers to Become Unlawful Under Proposed Law

The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced and is expected to pass the PRO Act, which has been described by some as “a historic proposal that restores fairness to the economy” and, by others, “a union boss wish list.”

Employment Alert – New Employment Laws Brewing in Oklahoma

The new year has ushered in a flurry of new bills now pending at various stages of development within the Oklahoma Legislature. Read more on three particularly notable pieces of legislation.

Employment Alert – EEOC Issues Updated Guidance Regarding Religious Discrimination Under Title VII

The EEOC emphasized that its Guidance is intended only to provide clarity to the public based on court decisions that have issued since the last update with respect to the balance between employees’ and employers’ rights and obligations regarding religious discrimination.

Employment Alert – DOL Issues New Guidance in Distinguishing Between Employees and Independent Contractors

Whether particular workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors is a common challenge for employers and poses a host of costly legal risks.

Employment Client Alert – Telemedicine Gains Acceptance Under FMLA

The DOL released guidance recognizing the increasingly important role of telemedicine in establishing a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Tax Client Alert – COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 includes certain other federal tax law changes and extensions in another part of the bill, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, which are not discussed in this summary.

Employment Client Alert – COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Employers Additional Benefits

The President has signed a second round of COVID-19 relief which includes the extension, modification, and creation of many tax benefits to employers, including a continuing tax credit for what will now be voluntary leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) if taken after December 31, 2020.

Employment Alert – EEOC Issues New Guidance on Whether-Employers May Require COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

As the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed across the country, employers must consider which policies and requirements they will follow in determining whether employees are required to be vaccinated before returning to the workplace.

Labor & Employment Alert – Dept. of Labor Issues New Guidance on Whether Employees Must be Paid for Travel & Training

Employers should review the new guidance pertaining to travel and voluntary training and should realign policies and pay practices where necessary to ensure compliance.

Employment Client Alert – Joint Venture Win Internal-Communications Are Not Considered “Published”

With the right focus and alignment of interests, a joint venture can lead to collaborative solutions and better bottom lines.

Employment Client Alert – Supreme Court Holds Title VII Protects LGBTQ+ Employees – What Employers Need to Do Now

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark employment law decision, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits covered employers from terminating or otherwise discriminating against an employee based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read on to understand implications for employers and identify next steps to ensure compliance with this decision.

Employment Client Alert – Oklahoma Governor Stitt Signs Bill to Protect Businesses from COVID-19-Related-Lawsuits

The law provides civil liability immunity for businesses that are reopening and complying with government issued guidance.

Employment Client Alert -Effect of COVID-19 on Mental Health: Employer Legal Obligations

As employers strive to do their part to slow the spread and protect employees from physical impairments or even death caused by the coronavirus, lengthy lockdowns, social-distancing, and severe economic uncertainty are causing or aggravating serious mental impairments.

Employment & Labor Client Alert: Department of Labor Issues New Rules and Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Employers

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) went into effect nationwide. Read on for some highlights from the DOL's guidance.