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CDC Recommending a Return to Masks for All People, Regardless of Vaccination Status

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With the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19, the CDC has issued updated information and is recommending the wearing of masks in public, regardless of vaccination status, in areas of substantial or high transmission. This is especially emphasized when a person is immunocompromised, or at risk for severe disease from COVID-19, or if they have someone in their household who …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in October: Update Policies

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If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …

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Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing

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On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. This is all available in the Path Out of the Pandemic, the White House’s COVID-19 Action Plan. The Department of …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in September: In-House, Remote or Flexible Work Options

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If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …

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BREAKING: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Pfizer’s is the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to receive full licensure from the FDA, which experts said might make it easier for employers to mandate the shot. Following the announcement, the City of New York announced that all education staff, …

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FREE WEBINAR! Guardian HR Presents: Vaccines: Can employers mandate them?

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With the pandemic on the rise once again and vaccination efforts slowing, the challenges facing employers are becoming increasingly complicated.  Join employment attorney, Michael Goldfarb, as he clarifies current vaccination issues affecting employers. Some of the issues that will be covered include: Current state of the virus and its effect on employers.Can employers mandate the …

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NV: Nevada – New Laws for Employers

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Recently, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed several bills into law affecting every point of the employer-employee relationship, from application to termination. Changes include the statute of limitations for wrongful termination claims, restrictions on wage disclosures, the right of private action on wage claims, and discrimination based on hair type or style. Nevada employers may need …

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URGENT CA: Ninth Circuit Ruling on AB 51 Means That Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Are Now Prohibited In California

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On September 15, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held the decision of Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not fully preempt California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”), reversing a lower court ruling holding that AB 51 was preempted by the FAA. As a result, employers are now prohibited from requiring applicants …

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CA Employers: Preliminary 2022 California Employment Law Update

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Below are links to a summary of new California employment laws which will become effective on January 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted or changed. Please note that this is a preliminary overview, which means that new laws are subject to change. Guardian HR will continue to update and inform you of any modifications and will be …

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CDC Recommending a Return to Masks for All People, Regardless of Vaccination Status

COVID-19/Coronavirus, Employment Law & HR Topics / By

With the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19, the CDC has issued updated information and is recommending the wearing of masks in public, regardless of vaccination status, in areas of substantial or high transmission. This is especially emphasized when a person is immunocompromised, or at risk for severe disease from COVID-19, or if they have someone in their household who …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in September: In-House, Remote or Flexible Work Options

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If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …

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BREAKING: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Pfizer’s is the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to receive full licensure from the FDA, which experts said might make it easier for employers to mandate the shot. Following the announcement, the City of New York announced that all education staff, …

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FREE WEBINAR! Guardian HR Presents: Vaccines: Can employers mandate them?

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With the pandemic on the rise once again and vaccination efforts slowing, the challenges facing employers are becoming increasingly complicated.  Join employment attorney, Michael Goldfarb, as he clarifies current vaccination issues affecting employers. Some of the issues that will be covered include: Current state of the virus and its effect on employers.Can employers mandate the …

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NV: Nevada – New Laws for Employers

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Recently, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed several bills into law affecting every point of the employer-employee relationship, from application to termination. Changes include the statute of limitations for wrongful termination claims, restrictions on wage disclosures, the right of private action on wage claims, and discrimination based on hair type or style. Nevada employers may need …

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URGENT CA: Ninth Circuit Ruling on AB 51 Means That Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Are Now Prohibited In California

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On September 15, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held the decision of Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not fully preempt California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”), reversing a lower court ruling holding that AB 51 was preempted by the FAA. As a result, employers are now prohibited from requiring applicants …

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CA Employers: Preliminary 2022 California Employment Law Update

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Below are links to a summary of new California employment laws which will become effective on January 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted or changed. Please note that this is a preliminary overview, which means that new laws are subject to change. Guardian HR will continue to update and inform you of any modifications and will be …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in October: Update Policies

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If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …

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Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing

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On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. This is all available in the Path Out of the Pandemic, the White House’s COVID-19 Action Plan. The Department of …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in April: Time-Off from Work and Disability Laws

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URGENT: I-9 Temporary Rules are Ending April 30, 2022

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  The federal Department of Homeland Security announced recently that beginning on May 1, 2022, employers may no longer accept expired identity documents (listed in “List B” of the “Lists of Acceptable Documents” on the Form I-9). Between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, DHS temporarily permitted employers to accept expired identity documents, so …

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EEOC Updates Guidance on Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccines

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in March: Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

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URGENT CA: California COVID-19 Sick Leave is Back!

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in February: Safety Programs

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OSHA Withdraws Temporary COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Directive

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Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Testing Rule, Exception Made for Certain Health Care Workers

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The U.S. Supreme Court today blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) emergency temporary standard requiring businesses with at least 100 employees to ensure workers are vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear masks and undergo …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in January: Tax Season Begins, Employee Handbook Finalization, and Employee Performance Review

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URGENT: CDC Updates Timeline for COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation

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URGENT CA: California Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate Statewide December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in December: Preparing for the New Year

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