HR Defense

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers are the people who treat us, help us recover, and even save our lives in medical emergencies. In addition, OSHA has stated that it is in the early stages of developing a potential standard, “Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance.” Yet according to the U.S.

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 9, 2020

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 ( Spanish ). Temporary Enforcement Guidance – Healthcare Respiratory Protection Annual Fit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces During the COVID-19 Outbreak. Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19) ( Spanish ).

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 14, 2022

And, at 10 AM, as expected, the Supreme Court issued an opinion. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in the OSHA vax-or-test Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) case. OSHA lacked authority to issue the ETS. OSHA lacked authority to issue the ETS. But, surprise, surprise!

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Business Management Daily

MAY 5, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in earnest last March, the courts have been flooded with lawsuits. Even as businesses continue to adapt and new issues are arising like vaccination requirements for employees. Employee exposure is likely covered under worker’s comp. No state is unaffected.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! COVID-19-Related Laws. The legislature responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with several new laws.

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Cisive

AUGUST 31, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has generated a litigation explosion across a wide range of issues, including privacy, discrimination, work-from-home/personal leave requests, retaliation, unsafe working conditions/lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and wage/hours claims.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

On Monday, November 30, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law approved the new COVID-19 emergency regulation , which went into effect immediately. The new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs page summarizes many of the regulation’s requirements and clarifies some unresolved questions.

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Zenefits

MAY 21, 2021

Enter COVID-19 in 2020 and small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) suddenly had a greater health concern – how to help stop the spread of the virus. Now SMBs are asking whether they can require COVID-19 vaccinations of their employees to give the workplace further protection. Workers’ rights and employers’ risks.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board voted to grant, in part, Petition 583, which sought the creation of a COVID-19 emergency regulation for industries not already covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) Standard. But hear me out.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

News about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or “the coronavirus”) pandemic understandably can be unsettling, but infectious disease outbreaks need not induce panic. With those needs in mind, here’s what you need to know to plan, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HR Counselor's Corner

JUNE 21, 2021

Last month, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Under the ETS, certain healthcare employers must continue to follow all preventive measures to stop the spread of COVID, including for their vaccinated employees.

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ComplianceHR

APRIL 27, 2023

National OSHA and DOL Issue Final Rule on Procedures for Handling Retaliation Claims Under Taxpayer First Act Littler Publishes Guide: What COVID-19 Leave is Left? To view developments taking effect this month, click here.

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HR Morning

MARCH 17, 2020

Employers are taking a serious look at how they can keep their businesses operating and protect employees. And, with state and federal government agencies telling most employees to stay at home, the number of people working remotely is exploding, raising policy issues and potentially creating very real employment law concerns.

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ComplianceHR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

National The United States Securities and Exchange Commission Adopts Final Rule on Standardized Security Risk Disclosures DOL Proposes to Significantly Increase the Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for the “White Collar” Overtime Exemptions The Supreme Court “Clarifies” the Undue Hardship Standard in Religious Accommodation Claims–Now Includes (..)

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HR Counselor's Corner

JANUARY 14, 2022

T he United States Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccination-or-weekly-testing-and-masking mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees , while leaving a similar mandate in place for health care facilities receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds. And that was where OSHA went wrong.

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Paycor

MARCH 19, 2020

As of March 19, the CDC reports more than 10,000 Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) cases in all 50 states. At Paycor, we’re diligently keeping an eye on new or updated legislation that may be put into effect. We’ve gathered a few significant federal laws and regulations that directly relate to COVID-19 below.

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HR Morning

MAY 15, 2020

Now that some states are beginning to bring employees back to work after the coronavirus lockdown, employers need to be on top of their game with employee safety concerns and compliance with new regs. EEOC: In a recent update, the EEOC issued guidance for employers on a variety of topics. New policies. Sick leave laws.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Employers are responsible to report workplace COVID cases to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under certain conditions. At least 28 states also have reporting requirements that may be even more stringent than OSHA’s. Employers must know what cases require an OSHA report as well as any state requirements.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s a new year with new rules. New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. New pandemic rules will soon expand, or have already expanded, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to provide more medical conditions for paid sick leave and so on.

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ComplianceHR

JANUARY 2, 2024

The below list contains January 2024 Legal Updates, which have been added to the PolicySmart solution in the last month. To view developments taking effect this month, click here.

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 19, 2020

Last week, OSHA issued some guidance on wearing masks in the workplace. Yesterday, OSHA came back with additional guidance on returning to work. Is it any better than OSHA’s last offering? The latest OSHA guidance begins with a rehash of the three-phase White House Guidelines for Opening Up American Again.

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HR Counselor's Corner

JUNE 17, 2020

As businesses begin opening their doors again following COVID-19, it certainly doesn’t feel like “business as usual.” Start with the essentials: Prepare the workplace properly: Be sure you are following all CDC and OSHA guidance regarding sanitation and social distancing in the workplace. These are new waters for everyone.

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HR Morning

MARCH 24, 2020

Human Resources is at the front lines of employers’ response to the COVID-19 crisis. And that is a good thing, because, in addition to workers moving to remote temporarily as we weather this crisis, many will continue working remotely at least part of the time after businesses re-open their doors.

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Zenefits

MARCH 26, 2020

The United States Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration has issued a guidance for employers to use in keeping their workplaces safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Personal protective equipment. Eye and face protection. Hand protection. Sanitation protection. OSHA standards that may apply.

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ComplianceHR

MAY 15, 2023

To view developments taking effect this month, click here.

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Goodhire

JUNE 1, 2020

More than two months after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders began rolling out, most states are opening back up with varying timelines and restrictions. Due to the amount of time and the severity of the health crisis, it is a best practice to screen new and returning employees through background checks, drug screens, and COVID-19 screens.

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Precheck

AUGUST 31, 2020

COVID-19 Litigation Explosion Sep. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has generated a litigation explosion across a wide range of issues, including privacy, discrimination, work-from-home/personal leave requests, retaliation, unsafe working conditions/lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and wage/hours claims.

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ComplianceHR

JULY 13, 2022

ComplianceHR is kicking off a new blog series called “Legal Updates.” Temporary DHS Rule Increases Cap for H-2B Workers. California Department of Public Health Order Alters “Close Contact” and “Infectious Period” Definitions Under Cal/OSHA COVID ETS. Colorado Amends Workers’ Compensation Act.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 27, 2021

Employers will have to wait a little longer to know what is coming for California’s COVID-19 workplace emergency temporary standard. The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) was scheduled to vote on a new proposed text for the emergency temporary regulations on May 20. Next Steps.

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ComplianceHR

JULY 13, 2022

ComplianceHR is kicking off a new blog series called “Legal Updates.” Temporary DHS Rule Increases Cap for H-2B Workers. California Department of Public Health Order Alters “Close Contact” and “Infectious Period” Definitions Under Cal/OSHA COVID ETS. Colorado Amends Workers’ Compensation Act.

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Insperity

APRIL 22, 2021

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel – COVID-19 vaccinations are ramping up and the pandemic may be over in the foreseeable future. But the question remains, how will COVID-19 change the workplace for the long haul? Being forced to adapt in real time opened company leaders’ eyes to this new way of working.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is showing signs of winding down as vaccinations take hold. Major employers are announcing that workers will soon be called back to their cubicles. After all, with new COVID variants and a portion of the population refusing to get vaccinated, there are some justifiable reasons for concern.

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Tandem HR

MAY 18, 2020

businesses are entering a new phase of the pandemic and employees are headed back to work after COVID-19 shelter in place orders expire. Proper planning and communication are critical to reduce the risk of worker illness or further outbreak, maximize productivity, and show concern for the health and safety of your employees.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2020

COVID-19 vaccinations hold the promise of a return to something resembling normal. Employers have used this argument to justify vaccine requirements for employees who interact with infected or vulnerable co-workers and customers. For COVID-19, it may be less clear whom employers may require to be vaccinated.

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Netchex HR Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

Inspire new hires and tenured employees alike to help fulfill the company mission and goals. If you need to fire an employee over attendance issues or conduct, your handbook should show that you have proper documentation and cause. Most employers also include other legally required information, such as FMLA and OSHA guidelines.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, employers must have an emergency plan to quickly adapt to changes. Even after the COVID-19 national emergency is over, risks remain. COVID-19 hot spots may reemerge. Then perform a Business Impact Assessment that addresses issues like: Lost sales and income.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 685 , a new law establishing stringent COVID-19-related notice and reporting requirements for public and private employers. It also boosts the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 enforcement authority.

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