


Weekend Roundup: COBRA Deadline, Drug Testing, EEOC Disability Laws
In today’s Weekend Roundup, federal agencies issue new guidance that extends “outbreak period” relief deadlines. And although the COVID-19 pandemic has created hesitation as far as workplace drug testing is concerned, it can still be done in a safe and effective...
Weekend Roundup: Mandatory Vaccines, Retroactive Unemployment, and Retaliation Complaints
As we celebrate the start of another week, today’s Weekend Roundup explores whether or not employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, how unsafe working conditions can make some employees eligible for retroactive unemployment benefits, and why...
Weekend Roundup: Rising Unemployment, Time-to-Hire, and Vaccine Incentives
The “new normal” in the fight against COVID-19 is leading to some new challenges and opportunities for employers in the U.S. In today’s Weekend Roundup, we explore a potential new peak in long-term unemployment, the lengthier decision-making periods this affords...
Weekend Roundup: OSHA COVID-19 Worker Safety, Cal/OSHA Exclusion Pay, Job Growth
In today’s Weekend Roundup, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidelines for worker safety for COVID-19 protection programs. OSHA also updated COVID-19 paid-leave laws that will affect California employers, and job growth begins to...