OSHA Issues Updated Masking Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Employees The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated guidance for employers to account for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently...

SEC Settles with Securities Company Over Whistleblower Restrictions The SEC has recently announced its success in settling charges with a major securities company over allegedly restricting employees from contacting regulators. This sends a strong...

Employers Have A Legal Duty To Verify Employees Are Qualified to Drive A California Court of Appeals recently held that both employers and vehicle owners are liable for negligent hiring and entrustment absent a reasonable inquiry into a driver’s...

A Second U.S. Appeals Court Holds Paid Leave May Be Necessary for Military Service  In a recent case, the U.S. Appeals Court for the Third Circuit has held that paid leave is a “right and benefit” as provided under the Uniformed Services...

Federal Court Holds Pre-recorded Recruitment Calls a Violation of TCPA Employers attempting to use every tactic to boost their workforce may be at risk of litigation following a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit court. In this ruling, the court...

Are Employers Able to Mandate Emergency Use Vaccines? As the delta variant spreads, many employers are still struggling with the question of whether to encourage or mandate the COVID-19 vaccine. However, a great deal of these employers are struggling...

The Importance of a Background Check for Hiring Background checks for hiring are a crucial part of hiring employees. It’s certainly not the only thing you want to consider when hiring a new employee, but it will help you learn more about the...

California Department of Labor Issues FAQ for Right to Recall Law As many hospitality employers in California are returning to work, the California Department of Labor has released a new FAQ to help employers navigate the state’s recent right to...

Fourth Circuit Broadens Scope for Claims of Same-Sex Sexual Harassment An appellate court decision on same-sex claims of sexual harassment has clarified and expanded on many points of such claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII forbids...

Connecticut Issues Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Workers at Long-Term Care Facilities Connecticut is now joining states such as California and Massachusetts in mandating vaccines for certain healthcare employees. In Connecticut, the workers at...