September 10, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

On September 9, 2021, President Biden unveiled his COVID-19 Action Plan. The following are of particular interest to employers:   FEDERAL CONTRACTORS The Action Plan announced that the President has issued Executive Orders which require all federal workers and many federal contractors to be vaccinated.  There is no alternative for… Read More →

August 9, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

The IRS along with the Secretaries of HHS and DOL identified accompanying an individual to vaccination and caring for an individual after vaccination as conditions to which EPSL and EFMLA apply. While employers are no longer required to provide EPSL or EFMLA leaves, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) gave… Read More →

August 9, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

Like you, we had hoped that by now COVID-related issues would have waned and we all could move forward with a return to “normal.”  Not so fast, apparently, as COVID variants and tensions between the pro/anti-vaccination contingents have heightened. More employers are taking charge of the COVID narrative at work,… Read More →

July 12, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

On Friday, July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order which included in its scope possibly banning non-compete agreements.  The Executive Order overall seeks to promote competitive markets in the U.S.  Although Big Tech is a focus of the President and Congress, the Executive Order could affect every… Read More →

June 10, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

As much of the country is emerging out from under COVID precautions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finally issued its emergency rule for health care employers. The rule is mandatory for employers in the healthcare sector and takes effect immediately although provides grace periods for some requirements…. Read More →

May 21, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

On May 17th, Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Medical Marijuana law, joining more than 30 other states which permit physician prescribed use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Although the new act decriminalizes prescribed use under state law, it remains illegal under federal law. The new law has prompted many employers… Read More →

April 12, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

The American Rescue Plan Act included a provision for temporary premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage for Assistance Eligible Individuals (AEIs). An AEI is a COBRA-qualified beneficiary who is eligible for COBRA coverage due to a reduction of hours or involuntary termination (but not gross misconduct*) who is not eligible… Read More →

March 10, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SET FOR PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURE The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as passed by the Senate on March 6, 2021. Passage was by party line vote, with one Democrat representative crossing over to vote no. President Biden… Read More →

February 4, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

OSHA ISSUES COVID-19 GUIDANCE Prompted by an Executive Order from President Biden on his second day in office, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to employers on protecting employees from the risk of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. The guidance does not create any new legal… Read More →

January 26, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

PRESIDENT TERMINATES/REPLACES NLRB GENERAL COUNSEL; REPLACES EEOC CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR President Biden in an unprecedented move terminated NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb on inauguration day, January 20.  Biden also terminated Robb’s deputy, Alice B. Stock.  The General Counsel serves a four-year term; Robb’s was due to expire during August 2021. … Read More →