The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently issued a decision in a case brought by 17 state attorneys general to block implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) joint employer rule. […] Read More
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently issued a decision in a case brought by 17 state attorneys general to block implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) joint employer rule. […] Read More
While U.S. states started to reopen their economies this summer, most local policymakers continue to urge companies to allow workers who can to work remotely. To help manufacturers and other employers understand their requirements and […] Read More
On July 20, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published new guidance for employers related to their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act […] Read More
On July 21, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it has overturned employee handbook rules that had prevented employers from taking action if employees engaged in abusive speech while on the job. Previously, […] Read More
The state of Virginia’s Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) recently adopted a proposed Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19, making Virginia the first state with a mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety standard. The new standard […] Read More