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2020 has certainly been a year full of challenges in the workplace. Indeed, the stricter and ever-changing social distance and hygiene rules put into action in workplaces have reminded us of just how important ongoing awareness of labor laws through the poster system is. A topic you can read more about, below. Labor law posting compliance is more than important. It is essential for two reasons. The first of these it's that it is a legal responsibility that all employers must meet. One that can i …

The United States has seen a massive surge of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past few months. According to worldometers, there are now over 10.3 million cases in the United States and this number continues to grow every day. At the current rate, there are roughly 75,000 new cases every day and this number is projected to increase over the next few months. As the number of cases grows, so will the number of employees that are seeking some form of job protection under the Family and Medical Lea …

Since 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has protected employees from discrimination "on the basis of sex." But over the intervening years, the precise interpretation of this equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation remained mired in confusion. Workers and bosses didn’t know whether it extended protection to gay and transgender people too. On June 15, 2020, we got an answer. Conservative and constitutionalist Supreme Court Justice, Neil Gorsuch, announced that the court had deci …

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way people work. We're moving from a situation where the vast majority of employees perform tasks in commercial premises to one in which many are working from home offices. What's more, the current arrangements could be with us for some time, perhaps even long-term, if COVID-19 comes around for a second or third bite. This change in working practices is forcing employers to ask important questions about how they can stay compliant with current labor laws …

As businesses prepare to open their doors and employees begin returning to work, stopping the spread of COVID-19 and employee safety remains top priority. At Labor Law Compliance Center, we have been following the guidance from the White House, CDC and State Governors to ensure we provide the best and most comprehensive resources to businesses across the country. Each state is developing and implementing reopening guidelines. These guidelines will differ from one state to another; and in some ca …