2 the Point Video
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February 10, 2021

I live in a marijuana-friendly state. Do I have to allow employees to use and possess marijuana at work?

Even states that have authorized the use of marijuana for adult recreational or medicinal purposes allow employers to prohibit the use and possession of marijuana and marijuana products at work.

ASAP
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February 10, 2021

Ontario, Canada Moves to Regional Approach for Stay-at-Home Orders

On February 8, 2021, Ontario issued a news release announcing that it would be moving to a regional approach regarding its COVID-19 response.

Insight
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February 10, 2021

PRO Act Would Upend U.S. Labor Laws for Non-Union and Unionized Employers Alike

On February 4, 2021, House and Senate Democrats introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

Littler Report
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February 9, 2021

The Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report

Littler’s latest survey of more than 1,800 in-house counsel, HR professionals and C-suite executives finds most employers unlikely to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for a variety of reasons.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Seventh Circuit Decision Protects Employer’s Consideration of Long-Term Needs During Hiring Process

An interviewer’s note that a job applicant was “at the end of her career” was not conclusive evidence of age discrimination, according to a recent Seventh Circuit opinion.

Insight
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February 9, 2021

OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

On January 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance for employers: Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Tax Court Reiterates the Proper Tax Treatment of “Physical Injuries” in Employment Cases

In Stassi v. Commissioner, the U.S. Tax Court found that a settlement was not excludable from income as a personal physical injury because the taxpayer failed to demonstrate that her shingles was caused by her employer’s workplace.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Ontario, Canada: New and Updated Guidance for Businesses Required to Have a Written COVID-19 Safety Plan

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development recently provided new and updated guidance for businesses that are required to have a written safety plan, including all businesses operating during a lockdown or shutdown.

ASAP
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February 8, 2021

Is Your PTO Policy a Contract? Minnesota Supreme Court Finds General Handbook Disclaimer Does Not Necessarily Disclaim PTO Obligations

On February 3, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a general disclaimer that a handbook should not be construed as a contract may not be effective to prevent a paid time off policy contained in the handbook from forming a contract.

Littler Report
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February 8, 2021

What to do about "Global COVID Nomads" and Other Wandering Workers Who Telecommute from Abroad for Personal Reasons

The COVID-19 pandemic set off enormous disruptions across workforces worldwide. The instant worldwide transformation to ubiquitous work-from-home inevitably sparked novel logistical problems and sticky legal challenges.

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