As millions of workers have transitioned into working from home over the past few months, state and local governments have, in turn, issued COVID-19 … Read more
Answering HR’s Top Questions About Masks and the Workplace
As companies plan to reopen, we’re getting lots of questions about how to prepare for workers wearing cloth face masks, as advised by the CDC and now … Read more
When Recruiting, the Law, and COVID-19 Collide
The current pandemic has raised numerous legal questions and challenges when it comes to hiring. As we continue to tread through difficult and confusing … Read more
The Legal Lounge: 4 Reasons to Ask About Salary History — and Why They Are Wrong
Over the past few years, an increasing number of states (17 to date) and localities have banned employers from asking candidates about their salary … Read more
Key Labor & Employment Considerations for Developing a Return-to-Work Strategy
As of April 26, 2020, isolation orders and business closures have helped to slow the number of new infections caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes … Read more
Why UK Employers Must Monitor the Health and Safety of Remote Workers
It’s already a cliche to suggest coronavirus has wrought seismic changes in daily life. The Office of National Statistics has found that half of … Read more
Updates on Leave Provisions for Coronavirus-Related School or Daycare Closures
Our April 6, 2020 post, 20 Need-to-Know Provisions for Employers from the Department of Labor (DOL) temporary regulations, alerted employers to a … Read more
Protecting Concerted Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Key points Media policies which prohibit employees from communicating with the media must be narrowly tailored to protect legitimate business interests … Read more
The Legal Lounge: Devising New Hiring Criteria Based on COVID-19? Read This First.
It’s like we’re in the upside-down right now. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently letting employers ask questions that would … Read more
Understand Changes to Form W-4 Before You Rehire Employees After COVID-19
The constant changes to payroll and benefits legislation can have a lasting impact on businesses and their employees. Changes at local, state, and federal … Read more