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With so many people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, logic would dictate that instances of workplace sexual harassment would have reduced. Unfortunately, sexual harassment of employees by other employees or superiors has moved online, according to recent reports. In fact, since the pandemic has started, the nonprofit Stop Street Harassment found that there
Last year, the US Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County that employees are protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As one of his first acts in office, on January 20, President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) to
The new COVID relief package promised to make PPP loan forgiveness easier. The question is: Did it deliver? The answer seems to be yes. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less. It requires less documentation and makes the process way easier. And, let’s be
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Status: Open! All lenders are eligible to submit applications for a 1st or 2nd Draw PPP loan. Deadline: March 31, 2021, if funding is still available Small businesses and eligible nonprofits may apply for their first PPP loan or, if they meet the criteria, a second PPP loan, if they have
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so does the number of workplace-related lawsuits filed by workers across the country against their employers. The pandemic laid the groundwork for new local, state and federal laws and regulations governing a number of workplace issues like workplace safety, family and medical leave and remote work. At the same time,
As we finally find 2020 receding in the rear-view mirror, a new question emerges—how do we pick up the pieces and move forward in 2021? Although this year has no doubt been difficult, there are a few key lessons that we can take from the pandemic: E-commerce has become even more important: We have been
Question: I’ve heard it said that termination always comes with risk. What does that mean? Answer: It means there’s always a risk that a terminated employee could make an issue of the termination, claiming that it was discriminatory or based on some other illegal reason. (There’s also the risk that they will bad-mouth your organization
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines has raised questions about whether employers can require their employees to be vaccinated. The OSHA General Duties clause requires that employers protect their workers from recognized hazards in the workplace. COVID-19 is a recognized hazard and may be a direct threat to employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently provided
A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill became law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be extended. The answer is yes, but it’s an option, not a requirement. Here’s what employers need to know: Offering EPSL and EFMLA after December 31
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the State of California is working to enforce elements of COVID-19 management and controls. At this time, you may be aware of SB 1159 which requires employers to report employee COVID-19 cases to their workers compensation claims administrator. Another reporting bill, AB 685, goes into effect on January 1, 2021.
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