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 be the opening date for the collection of 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 component 1 data.
The EEO-1 component 1 data requires the filing of workforce information from employers (non-federal contractors) with 100 or more employees. The EEOC will begin to formally notify EEO-1 filers via email beginning on March 29, 2021. Employers will have until July 19, 2021 to submit two years of EEO-1 data.
2. CDC Advice on Workplace Vaccination Programs
On March 25, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) updated the workplace vaccination programs information. This information includes valuable considerations for: employee vaccination options, building confidence with your employees and employer best practices.
3. OSHA Programs for COVID-19 related issues
On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) launched a program for high-risk workers to coronavirus.
The program also focuses on employers that retaliate against workers with safety concerns.
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