Individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are now facing consequences. While criminal and civil culpability may depend on individual circumstances, we have already seen several rioters—including attorneys
For those in the bar and/or restaurant business, you may have already heard about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) final rule on tipping. In a recent opinion letter, the Wage and
The United States has passed 400,000 COVID-related deaths and over 25 million positive cases. Nevertheless, it is no secret that COVID fatigue has set in—perhaps due to the new year,
The EEOC recently released three documents pertaining to the employment of veterans with disabilities. EEOC Efforts for Veterans with Disabilities Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
The recent federal stimulus legislation (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) made several important modifications to COVID-19 relief programs instituted last spring, including a significant extension and expansion of the ERC. For
The IRS had said that expenses paid for with PPP loans that were or would be forgiven could not be deducted for federal tax purposes. In the second round of
The DOL has announced a final rule relating to independent contractors, effective March 8, 2021. As discussed in our last newsletter, many of the factors are not new; however, the DOL does
The EEOC has proposed rules regarding wellness plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). The proposed rules set a new permissible level of incentives (“de minimis”) for
While some companies have become comfortable with continued remote work for some, or all, of their workforce, most continue to grapple with the inefficiencies and other issues presented by remote
A recent report spotlights 1,548 class action decisions in 2020. Among the claims were familiar workplace issues—sexual misconduct and/or harassment, equal pay, and discrimination relating to age, race, and pregnancy. Business Takeaway: COVID-19
