Minnesota Passes New Laws Affecting the Workplace
by By the time the Minnesota state legislature completed its session on May 22, 2023, it had successfully passed significant new laws that affect every employer …
Month: May 2023
Protecting Intellectual Property When You Can’t Use Non-compete Agreements
There is an undeniable trend to limit or ban the use of non-compete agreements by employers. The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban, …
Complying with New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
This may be a good time for employers to review their policies and practices regarding pregnant and nursing employees. On December 29, 2022, two federal …
EEOC Issues Update to COVID-19 Guidance in Response to End of Public Health Emergency
This week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance document, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, …
Employers Who Do Drug and Alcohol Testing under Federal DOT Requirements Are Getting a New Option
Soon employers who are required to test workers for drugs or alcohol under the federal Department of Transportation mandate will have the option of conducting …
August 30th Deadline for In-Person Update of Remotely Reviewed I-9 Documents
Employers should ensure they have completed an in-person review of I-9 documents originally reviewed remotely under the U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USICS) COVID-19 flexibility …
JAN Survey Finds High Employer Satisfaction From Effective Accommodations
The Job Accommodation Network, better known as JAN, just published their employer survey report. The report “Accommodation and Compliance: Low Cost, High Impact” includes information …
Mandate for COVID Vaccination of Federal Contractor Employees To Be Rescinded Effective May 12th
On May 1, 2023, the White House announced that the President will be issuing an Executive Order rescinding vaccination requirements and COVID-19 safety protocols for …
Federal Agencies Announce Oversight Focus on Use of Automated Systems
Federal agencies charged with enforcing laws to combat discrimination and bias recognize the increasing use of automated systems, including those leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), to …