One year ago today, on March 18, 2020, Aaron Marines wrote a blog article entitled How Does Coronavirus Affect Your Contracts? When that article was published, we were at the beginning of a government-mandated shutdown that was supposed to last
Employment & Labor
EEO-1 Reporting for 2019 and 2020 to Close in July 2021
On March 12, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection period will open at the end of April 2021 and close in July 2021. Submission of the EEO-1 Report is required for…
Wisconsin Wage and Hour Law: Rounding Employee Time
Wage and hour claims, particularly those asserting class or collective violations, comprise a significant percentage of employment law claims across the country, and Wisconsin is no exception. Improper rounding and other timecard policies frequently are the culprit in such claims…
Your Employment Rights During Covid-19
The advent of the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the traditional working styles and reimagined the roles of offices in the work environment. In addition, the pandemic has also exerted huge impact on the Canadian economy, causing substantial job losses and…
Sexual Harassment—Allegations of A Hostile Work Environment With A Side of Quid Pro Quo
If you thought sexual harassment abated during COVID-19, think again.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to follow its strategic plan and filed suit this week against one Virginia-based company that owns several IHOP franchises for a manager’s alleged…
What You Need to Know About New Administrative Monetary Penalties Under the Canada Labour Code
It is important for federal regulated employers to be aware of the newly introduced administrative monetary penalties under Part IV of the Canada Labour Code (“Code”). The changes came into force on January 1, 2021 and have served as a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives Without the HIPAA Headache
On February 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued answers to new frequently asked questions (FAQs) interpreting certain provisions of the Families…
OSHA Issues Guidelines on Mitigating the Spread Of COVID-19 in the Workplace
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance on mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance outlines OSHA’s recommendations for best practices and while it does not impose any additional legal requirements…
Layoff, Temporary Layoff and Termination During the Covid-19
The severity of the Covid-19 pandemic has exerted a huge impact on the Canadian economy, forcing employers to scale down their business and reduce operational costs. Therefore, lots of employees are terminated, laid off or put on a temporary layoff…
Vaccine Passports: The Ticket to Our New Normal? (Video)
Special thanks to guest contributors Melissa Allchin and Harry Valetk
Our Labor and Employment, Global Immigration and Mobility, and Data Privacy lawyers discuss vaccine passports — what they are, how countries are already using them domestically and for international travelers, data…