August 11, 2020
Due to concerns about public health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) postponed its annual International Roadcheck back in March. While it was previously scheduled for May 5-7, the CVSA recently […]
August 4, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of masks and face coverings in public, and CDC director Robert Redfield expanded on the topic during a discussion hosted by medical journal JAMA. Read News Brief to read […]
July 31, 2020
Why are face coverings required? Cloth face coverings (or face masks) are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and healthcare professionals as an easy way to help prevent respiratory droplets from […]
July 16, 2020
The Department of Labor has released a new online tool that guides employees through a series of questions to determine whether the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) apply to their employer. Access the Update […]
July 15, 2020
Congress unanimously passed legislation to extend the application deadline for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan through August 8, 2020, with the president following with his signature. Prior to the extension, the deadline to apply for these funds was June […]
July 7, 2020
Employer-sponsored leave-donation programs allow employees to forgo their accrued paid leave in exchange for cash donations that the employer makes to charitable organizations. To avoid negative tax consequences for the employees who donate their unused paid leave, the IRS has […]
July 1, 2020
There have been important changes made to Work Comp laws and COVID-19 related illness as far as compensability. As of June 30th, several states have made, or are in the process of making changes, that reverse the burden of proof […]
June 23, 2020
On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses. The guidance also addresses issues employers should consider as they ask their employees to return to work during […]
June 17, 2020
On May 19, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. This HR Compliance Bulletin from our […]
June 16, 2020
In a much anticipated decision issued on June 15, 2020, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act protects individuals against employment discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Supreme […]
June 15, 2020
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new employee leave laws and issued new regulations and guidance on existing leave laws and programs. This Compliance Bulletin from Zywave briefly summarizes new state leave rules designed for workers […]
June 10, 2020
This quick-hitting video series from Tetra Defense, unpacks all 20 Critical Security Controls from CIS, the Center for Internet Security, so you can understand and use this information to improve your cybersecurity defenses and mitigate risk. CIS is a global […]
