Following President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing a rule to require employers of 100 or more employees to require an employee be fully vaccinated or produce a negative test result on at least a weekly basis before coming to work. White House:President Biden’s COVID-19 […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance. Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended this policy until Dec. 31, 2021. DHS News Release:ICE Announces Extension to New Employee Guidance to I-9 Compliance Flexibility

On September 23, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor updated its requirements for face coverings contained in its model airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plan. The update requires immediate review and possible revision of plans adopted. Littler News:New York Updates Its Model HERO Act Plan Regarding Face Covering Requirements

Effective January 1, 2022, California employers must retain personnel records for applicants and employees for four years from the date the records were created, or the date the employment action was taken. Also effective January 1, 2022, in any instance in which an employer is required to physically post information, an employer may also distribute […]