As many employers continue to deal with the prospect of a more remote workforce moving forward, what are the best practices related to restrictive covenants, information privacy, employee onboarding, and protecting trade secrets? Greensfelder attorneys Jim Ferrick, Jill Luft and Chris Pickett recently presented “Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secret Considerations for a Remote
2020 Recap and 2021 Forecast for Missouri and Illinois Employment Law
In a year dominated by the pandemic, 2021 updates to Missouri and Illinois law are overshadowed by COVID-19’s impact and related federal employment law developments. Illinois’ treatment of July as the new January adds to the relatively quiet start to 2021 while the state adapts to its new employment laws that went into effect July
2020 Recap and 2021 Forecast for Federal Employment Law and the Supreme Court
In a year marked by federal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal agencies managed to finalize some non-pandemic legal developments in 2020: the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule and joint employer test both went into effect, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a handful of Obama-era precedents. With Joe Biden’s election
FFCRA Mandatory Leave Expires, But Tax Credits Remain
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, represents a second-round stimulus related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the CAA includes certain virus-related provisions, including stimulus checks issued to some individuals, the act allowed the mandatory leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to expire on
EEOC offers new guidance on COVID-19 vaccination questions for employers
On December 16, 2020, the EEOC issued an update that addresses the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations and questions they may raise under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). If an employer elects to administer a COVID-19 vaccine or contract
Paid Time Off to Vote: Illinois Employers’ Obligations to Employees on Election Day
On Election Day, November 3, 2020, voters will cast their ballots on who will be the next president of the United States, as well as other federal, state and local positions and referendums. Because of the increase in early and mail-in voting this year due to COVID-19, many voters likely will have voted prior to
Missouri Employee Paid Voting Time FAQs
With Election Day fast approaching, Missouri employers should be aware of their obligations to provide eligible employees with time off to vote. We have complied a list of frequently asked questions to help employers ensure they comply with Missouri’s voting leave law on November 3, 2020.
When is an employee eligible for time off work
DOL’s Latest Revisions Clarify Employer Responsibilities Under FFCRA
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised FFCRA regulations that clarify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the FFCRA’s paid leave provisions, specifically the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA).
The primary impetus for the revisions to the FFCRA regulations was
DOL Issues New FLSA, FMLA and FFCRA Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers find themselves facing new challenges. Recognizing that the “new norm” has led to workplace circumstances not previously considered, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance to address several wage and hour and leave-related scenarios employers may face. Highlights from the new guidance include:
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Summer camp closed due to COVID-19? Employees may be entitled to paid leave under FFCRA
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employees may be entitled to up to two weeks of paid sick leave and up to 12 weeks of expanded family and medical leave, of which 10 weeks are paid to care for a child based on the closure of the child’s school or place of care.