Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
January 16, 2021
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
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The Tipping Point: EEOC Final Rule
January 16, 2021
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
COVID-19: The Saga Continues
January 16, 2021
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
A Veteran Move: EEOC Provides Updated Guidance on Hiring
January 16, 2021
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
Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) Extended and Expanded
January 16, 2021
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
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and State Taxes
January 16, 2021
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.
Independent Contractors: Labor Laws Catch Up to Reality
January 16, 2021
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
Coercive Incentives
January 16, 2021
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
Remote Work vs. Returning to the Workplace
January 16, 2021
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
Old Habits Die Hard
January 16, 2021
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,
