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EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Issues in the Workplace
On May 28, 2021 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions arising under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. The technical assistance answers COVID-19 questions only from the perspective of the EEO laws. Other federal, state, and local laws come into […]
fraXtion Human Resources Team Key Considerations for Q2
As we roll into Q2 the fraXtion HR Team highlights the following information based on experience and trends in the Human Resources and employment law areas. This is specific to small and midsized businesses. 1. EEOC EEO-1 Update On March 29, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that April 26, 2021 will […]
Top HR Considerations for 2021
1. U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status. On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule clarifying independent contractor verses employee status. The new rule reaffirms the “economic reality” test and identifies two core factors that are most relevant including: (i) nature and degree of control […]