Can I require an Employee to get vaccinated?
With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and widespread availability in sight, many employers want to know whether they can require their employees to get the vaccine. While recent EEOC guidance implies that they expect many employers to require a vaccine, there are...
Compliance Requirements for a Remote Workforce
According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work...
Updating the Employee Handbook Right Now? Here’s Why It’s A Good Idea
With all the chaos of the coronavirus, you may be thinking who has time to redo a handbook? Believe it or not, now is the best time, because of the coronavirus. An issue that is relevant right now, are the two mandatory leave policies that small businesses, with...
Federal Agencies Release COBRA Emergency Final Rules
Earlier this week, the Departments of Labor and Treasury released an emergency final regulation regarding the COBRA-election period during the dates of the COVID-19 national emergency. The emergency rule took effect immediately and can be applied retroactively to...