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The Real Estate Market – Warehouses, Ports and Addition by Subdivision

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

In episode #26 of Industry Insights podcast, Steve Hamilton joins host Joel Simon to discuss certain segments of the real estate market and related financing that remained robust in the midst of the pandemic....

Biden Administration Announces Extension of Foreclosure Moratoriums and Forbearance Options

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

In the wake of the early months of COVID-19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instituted a foreclosure and eviction moratorium on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions.

Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Blank on the Way Out: Skipping the Notice Period

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Every HR manager has had that moment where they’re trying to decide whether or not to waive a notice period for an employee who is terminating. Many also have a trickle of doubt about the repercussions waiving the notice period may create....

FAQs for Employers: Minneapolis’ Right to Recall Ordinance

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Minneapolis employers in the hospitality industry will likely soon have to contend with a new set of worker protection laws.

Granny Cams Are Likely Here to Stay: Taking Steps to Address the Inevitable

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

“Granny cams” or family-placed electronic monitoring in a nursing facility have become more commonplace. Cameras are easier to obtain and set up and can easily be linked to one or more family member’s cell phones. ...

Supreme Court Declines To Clarify the Standard for Proof of Falsity Under the False Claims Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

On February 22, 2021, the United States Supreme Court denied a petition to review the decision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the case United States ex rel. Druding v.

SCOTUS Denies Certiorari in Cases Concerning FCA Liability Requirement, Objective Falsity Circuit Split Remains Intact

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

The United States Supreme Court denied certiorari without comment in two cases seeking to resolve a Circuit split regarding the proof required to establish that a claim for payment was false or fraudulent under the False Claims Act.

OSHA COVID-19 Standard May Require Significant HVAC Changes

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

In a recent interview, the former head of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicated his belief that many employers are not taking adequate measures to address the real risks for COVID-19 in the workplace. Dr.

Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA Being Reviewed by Biden DOL

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

The Department of Labor (DOL) under the Biden administration is reviewing and perhaps reconsidering the final rule promulgated by the Trump administration DOL entitled, "Independent Contractor Status Under The Fair Labor Standards Act." That final rule was announced January 6, 2021 and was to bec

NLRB General Counsel Says “Rat’s It”: Scabby the Rat Here to Stay

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/02/21

Who is Scabby? Scabby is an inflatable rat, sometimes installed by unions at protests and on picket lines. Scabby has been around since the late 1980s and is a well-known symbol to passersby of an ongoing labor dispute....

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