On March 9, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (PRO Act) by a largely party-line vote of 225-206.
The U.S. Department of State recently altered existing guidance on travel to the United States and further restricted business travel from certain countries.
A growing number of cities in California have enacted ordinances requiring large grocery and/or drug stores to pay specified workers premium pay for the heightened risk of exposure to and infection by the novel coronavirus.
The primary options Asia employers may use to put workers on the ground and some of the key risks and benefits associated with using independent contractors to test the market in the region.
Ultimately, tying executive compensation to diversity and anti-discrimination initiatives is just one tool in what should be a comprehensive DE&I strategy to give all employees (and applicants) an equal shot to succeed.
Employers with operations in California should be vigilant about compliance with the protections against criminal record discrimination in the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
On March 2, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an order updating its previous stance on face coverings in most public settings, and on the number of individuals who can attend certain types of gatherings.
