In a non-union context, the answer is “yes” based upon guidance from the EEOC, at least in the sense that it will not violate the ADA or GINA. In the Union context, the answer is less clear given the uniqueness of the Covid-19 pandemic and the paucity of case law...
EEOC Proposes Changes to Rules for Wellness Program Incentives
The EEOC has proposed new rules addressing the incentives employers may lawfully offer to their employees to encourage participation in wellness programs which require the disclosure of employee medical information without violating the ADA or GINA. Currently HIPAA,...
DOL Ceases Enforcement of Executive Order Banning Diversity Training
The DOL, through its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, issued notice advising that it has ceased enforcement efforts relative to Executive Order 13950, and any enforcement or investigation of pending complaints against recipients of federal funding...
DOL updates its FFCRA guidance
The FFCRA, passed by Congress in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to mandate paid leave benefits to eligible employees for certain qualifying events, expired on December 31, 2020. Although Congress passed new stimulus legislation in January 2021, that...
EEOC Updates Guidance As COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out Begins
Just in time for the holidays, the FDA has recently approved the emergency use of the first two COVID-19 vaccines, with at least two more in the final stages of clinical trials. As these vaccines become available to certain sectors of the population, the EEOC has...
Reminder: Deductions for CT Paid Family and Medical Leave start January 1, 2021 – Are you ready?
Is it that time already? On June 25, 2019, Connecticut passed legislation to create the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act program, which provides eligible workers paid leave benefits for qualifying events covered under the federal FMLA, the Connecticut FMLA and the...
CHRO Further Extends Deadline for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The CHRO has further extended the deadline for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training until February 9, 2021. This provides employers with an additional five weeks to fulfill their training requirements after the CHRO previously extended the original October 1, 2020...
Executive Orders Extended into 2021
Effectively immediately, Governor Lamont today issued Executive Order 9L, which reissues all current unexpired executive orders – effectively extending them to February 21, 2021, unless earlier modified or terminated. Today’s Order also extends any unexpired agency or...
CHRO Grants Extensions on Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements Until January 1, 2021
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CHRO has issued an extension of the deadline for employers to provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training until January 1, 2021. The extension comes just two weeks before the original deadline of October 1, 2020....
DOL Updates FFCRA Guidance (Again) as Schools Reopen
Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor updated its guidance on emergency leave benefits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to address leave eligibility questions related to childcare issues presented as schools prepare to welcome students...
