Oakland, CA, adopted a new supplemental emergency sick leave ordinance on May 18. The ordinance takes effect immediately and is intended to apply to employers that are not covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Employers must provide 80 hours of Emergency Sick Leave (ESL) to…
Oregon Updates and Expands the Oregon Family Leave Act
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown recently signed into law House Bill 2474, effective Jan. 1, 2022, amending the Oregon Family Leave Act to update and expand the law’s eligibility and leave provisions. The new amendments make employees reemployed after a separation from employment or returning from work…
Oregon Public Health Emergency Triggers Changes to Oregon Family Leave Act Eligibility
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order on Nov. 14 to declare a public health emergency due to a substantial increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus and influenza. Unless extended or terminated early, Executive Order No. 22-23 remains in effect until March 6, 2023.
Under…
Fifth Circuit: Prompt Remedial Action Important in Harassment Cases
In Hudson v. Lincare Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the plaintiff’s harassment claims because the employer took action quickly to stop the harassment and prevent it from continuing. The plaintiff alleged racial harassment by the former employer in…
Business Executives Continue Their Seesaw Outlook on the U.S. Economy
Some 35% of business executives said they were optimistic about the economy’s prospects over the next 12 months, down from 43% last quarter, according to the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 315 qualified responses from certified public accountants who hold…
Indeed Hiring Lab: Reasons for Cautious Optimism Around Rising Unemployment
The forces behind the recent increase in the unemployment rate suggest it’s unlikely to immediately turn into a surge, according to an analysis by Indeed Hiring Lab. The unemployment rate has risen 0.55 percentage points on a three-month average basis since its low of 3.5% in January 2023, raising…
The Accident Investigation: A Study in Prevention
Lexology (04/23/12) Companies should investigate why accidents occur and determine ways to keep them from happening in the future. Before any internal investigation, a company must ensure the incident location is not disturbed, except to perform first aid and to prevent further injuries. Once the scene is secured and the proper authorities are notified, immediately…
Employees: Staffing Firm Shut Down, Said No One Would Be Paid
CBS 2 Chicago (06/22/12) Chicago-based Prime Staffing abruptly shut down Thursday. The company sent employees a notice about the closure, adding that employees would not be paid. The notice stated: “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, Prime Staffing is out of business. Our bank has decided to immediately close our line of credit…
Business Workshop: Employers Can Be Liable for Tick Bites
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Recent Decision Re-Enforces the Legal Framework for Sexual Harassment Claims
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