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DHS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Alternatives to I-9 Process – Comment Deadline is Two Weeks Away
September 28, 2022 | Blog | By Juan Steevens
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comment on its proposed changes to I-9 document examination requirements, including one which would create a framework allowing DHS to pilot or implement permanent alternatives to in-person I-9 document examination requirements.
CDC Shifts Approach and Loosens COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations, including for Most Workplaces
August 15, 2022 | Blog | By Corbin Carter, Michael Arnold
On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) once again revised its public health recommendations regarding COVID-19 prevention measures in general community settings, including non-healthcare workplaces. In doing so, the CDC acknowledged that “COVID-19 is here to stay,” and seemed to shift its focus from viral containment to lessening the risk of severe illness and death associated with the virus. Chief among these changes is the CDC’s removal of its quarantine recommendation – individuals are no longer advised that they should quarantine following close contact exposure to COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status, where they do not experience symptoms or test positive. Mintz attorneys Corbin Carter and Michael Arnold discuss these new revised recommendations and its impact on employers.
EEOC Updates Screening, Testing, and Mandatory Vaccination Policies
July 26, 2022 | Blog | By Danielle Bereznay
After several months, the EEOC has once again updated its guidance and answers regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s interaction with anti-discrimination laws, with a particular focus on the workplace screening, testing, and mandatory vaccination policies. This guidance, updated on July 12, 2022, provides important clarifications to Section A (Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Exams), Section C (Hiring and Onboarding), Section G (Return to Work), and Section K (The ADA and COVID-19 Vaccinations). Mintz Employment Attorney Danielle Bereznay discusses the key details.
California Court Strikes Down Board Diversity Law: Now What?
April 14, 2022 | Blog | By Jennifer Rubin
Jen Rubin, chair of Mintz’s ESG practice group, looks at the recent California court decision striking down the state’s law mandating corporate board seats for underrepresented communities. She says boards still need to dedicate themselves to a meaningful process for seating the right board and offers suggestions for ways to ensure community representation.
New York State HERO Act Designation Expires
March 21, 2022 | Blog | By Evan Piercey
On March 17, 2022, the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the HERO Act ended. The New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) declined to extend this designation. The most immediate effect of this designation ending is that the activation of workplace exposure prevention plans mandated under the HERO Act is over.