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The Times They Are a-Changin’

Depending on who you ask, we have either reached the end of the physical workplace or happened on a way forward that provides a more flexible work-life balance. The one question that continues

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Ensure Hand Sanitizer Safety

With increased use of hand sanitizer (and the rush to meet consumer demand) comes an influx of hand sanitizer-linked poison cases. While hand sanitizer typically contains ethanol, some sanitizers have tested

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High-Profile COVID Concerns

Amazon has been sued in a New Jersey federal court by a former employee responsible for COVID-related safety protocols. The employee, David Bailey, claims his termination came after he observed and

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State/Local Developments

Despite Wisconsin’s worsening COVID numbers (e.g., total positive cases, deaths) and signs of support in Milwaukee for certain protective measures, there remains considerable resistance by business owners and others to mask mandates

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DOL Guidance

With so much COVID-related news, one might skip over other developments. For example, the DOL released several opinion letters relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Of note was

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FFCRA Guidance

A reminder that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has in-depth Questions and Answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)—now revised in accordance with its Federal Register publication. We have seen

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Second-Hand Viral Infection Lawsuit Exposure

Past asbestos-related litigation popularized the term “take-home” lawsuits (e.g., employee inadvertently carried asbestos fibers home from work, causing health issues for family members). Several new COVID-related lawsuits are based on the

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