Policy Updates
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Earlier this week, the ADA achieved its 32nd anniversary. The landmark civil rights law, signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26,...
COVID-19 and State Updates
U.S. State Updates California Department of Public Health (CDPH) The CDPH issued a State Public Health Officer Order on June 8, 2022 that adds definitions for “close contact” and “infectious...
COVID-19 and State/Federal Updates
U.S. State Updates Alabama Quick reminder that the Adoption Promotion Act goes into effect on July 1, 2022. To read the details regarding, please refer to our previous newsletter. California San...
Mental Health Month, COVID-19, and State/Federal Updates
We have even more to cover this time around so make sure you have your favorite beverage and get ready. May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts at...
COVID-19 and State/Federal Updates
We have a lot to cover this time, but before we get into it, we’d like to share a podcast that we think would be beneficial for those who are involved with disability, accommodations, and the return...
Maryland and Canada Updates
There are quite a few Paid Family and Medical Leave bills working their way through state legislatures - some of which have already died in committee. We discuss one below that is close to the...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Department of Labor (DOL) - Wage and Hour Division The DOL has released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2022-02 which provides guidance regarding prohibited retaliation under...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
Today marks year two since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic… Federal Update Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The EEOC has released updated guidance for...
COVID-19 State/District Updates
California As we mentioned here, California has reinstated their COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) effective February 19, 2022 (with sick pay retroactive to January 1, 2022). The...
California COVID-19 SPSL Update
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) The revival of SPSL in the Golden State is official as SPSL (SB 114) was approved by lawmakers on Monday, and was signed into law by Gavin Newsom today!...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates It appears that mandating COVID-19 vaccinations just isn’t going to meet legal muster, with the lone exception being the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that mandates employers (with 100 or more...
