The Biden Administration has shown support for expanded employee discrimination protections. In Congress, the Equality Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act focus on LGBTQ and pregnancy discrimination protections, respectively. As to the pregnancy discrimination
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continued fallout, many insurers are adding language to new and renewed policies regarding business losses. This includes new definitions of terms such as
The American Rescue Plan Act allocated $3.2 billion to Wisconsin, and Governor Evers recently announced that $420 million of that sum will go to small businesses. Eligible businesses will receive $5,000
A few updates since we distributed our American Rescue Plan e-alert in March: The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has updated its website with COBRA guidance, including employer FAQs and model notices.
Every American (16 years of age or older) is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, and many employers are turning to DHS-approved on-site clinics to facilitate vaccination of their workers. The juxtaposition of increased vaccination
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
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
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 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
