In new guidance, the IRS confirms that non-federal government employers may now be able to claim a tax credit to cover the cost of voluntarily providing paid sick and family leave to employees for COVID-19 related reasons. Formerly limited to […]
Category: Labor & Employment
In week thirteen, the Biden administration’s labor and employment activity includes the nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Disability and Employment Policy at the Department of Labor (DOL); the Senate committee vote on the DOL’s second in command, Julie Su; […]
Each week during the first 100 days of the new administration, we will provide a recap of significant initiatives and events that will impact employers. In week twelve, the Biden administration’s labor and employment activity includes selecting a chief to […]
Each week during the first 100 days of the new administration, we will provide a recap of significant initiatives and events that will impact employers. In week eleven, the Biden administration’s labor and employment activity includes the introduction of the […]
Each week during the first 100 days of the new administration, we will provide a recap of significant initiatives and events that will impact employers. In week ten, the Biden administration’s labor and employment activity includes the Senate confirmation of […]
New IHRA Amendments Severely Limit Employers’ Ability to Consider Criminal Background
March 26, 2021
On March 23, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) that substantially limit employers’ ability to consider an applicant or employee’s criminal history. Under the new protections provided by the amendments, unless otherwise […]
Each week during the first 100 days of the new administration, we will provide a recap of significant initiatives and events that will impact employers. In week nine, the Biden administration’s labor and employment activity includes Senate movement toward confirming […]
OSHA Launches National Program to Inspect Employers for COVID-19 Compliance – Are You Ready?
March 12, 2021
OSHA has launched a national emphasis program to protect high-risk workers from COVID-19 hazards. The program also prioritizes for OSHA inspection employers that retaliate against workers who complain about unsafe conditions. According to OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim Frederick, “This […]