Government Personnel Agency Issues Regulations Implementing New Paid Family Leave Program for Federal Employees
As you may recall, late last year Congress included a provision in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to
Growing Number of States Have Adopted Laws Protecting Employers from COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Under Certain Conditions
In an effort to encourage businesses to reopen and jump-start the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a
New OFCCP FAQ Clarifies How Contractors Should Account for Individuals Who Identify as “Non-Binary”
According to a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) published recently by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Written Comments to the EEOC Express Strong Support for Proposed Regulations Governing Agency “Guidance” Documents
Last month, the EEOC published and asked for public comments on a proposed rule to add a new section to
EEOC Gives Go-Ahead To Issuing Proposed New ADA Regulations Governing Incentives for Wellness Plans
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to approve a draft notice of proposed rulemaking to address the extent
Congress Approves Massive Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Creating Temporary Paid Leave Mandates
This week, moving at unprecedented speed, the U.S. Congress approved a major stimulus measure to address issues related to the
“Must-Pass” FY 2020 Defense Bill Signed by President Trump Contains Federal Contractor “Ban-the Box” Mandate, 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees
Among the very few “must-pass” bills that Congress is required to deal with each year is the National Defense Authorization
Latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health Shows Illicit Drug Use Among Full-Time Workers in 2018 Hit Highest Level in Nearly Two Decades
The most recent annual National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH or Survey) shows that the use of illicit
Sixth Circuit Rules That Company’s “No Fault” Attendance Policy May Have Violated FMLA
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit illustrates the potential pitfalls of a “no-fault”
Eighth Circuit Rules That Plaintiff’s “Mere Review” of Arbitration Provision Did Not Constitute Acceptance
In a case that serves as an example of how technical pitfalls can doom enforcement of a mandatory arbitration agreement,