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NNI Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop Will Be Held in January 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

The U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) will hold a virtual stakeholder workshop January 11-13, 2021. NNI states that over the past 20 years, it has supported nanotechnology discovery, development, and deployment and has nurtured the strong ecosystem that exists today....

[Webinar] Violence Risk Assessment Training for Title IX - November 5th, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm ET

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

Join Scott Lewis, Jeff Solomon, and Brian Van Brunt as they share best practices for violence risk assessment (VRA) within the new Title IX regulations.

Cannabis on Many Ballots this November

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

While some states’ ongoing efforts to legalize cannabis via voter referendums have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of states will still be presenting the voters with questions regarding legalization of cannabis this year.

International Travel Restrictions on Workers Coming from Canada 

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

There has been considerable confusion about how New York’s travel advisory applies to international workers, especially regular commuters traveling to work in New York from Canada. On October 21, Bond attorneys Hermes Fernandez and Caitlin Anderson spoke with high-ranking officials in Gov.

HUD Files Familial Status Discrimination Charge Against The City Of Arlington, Texas

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

In a charge that demonstrates the perils of acting even in what is perceived to solve a need, the City of Arlington, Texas has now been sued by the U.S.

Surgical Masks, Respirators, And More: Employers Grapple With Personal Protective Equipment Requirements Amid Constantly Evolving COVID-19 Guidance And Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

Eight months into the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and employers in both healthcare and non-healthcare settings are grappling with requirements for employees’ use of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) and respiratory protection.

Understanding Employers’ Right To Impose Limits On Political Activities In The Workplace

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

As the 2020 general election approaches with many employees working remotely and participating on social media platforms, employers can anticipate that employees will engage in political speech and activity in the workplace.

Can You Ask Employees Medical Questions During A Pandemic? The EEOC’s Guidance On Complying With The ADA During COVID-19

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

As COVID-19 rates are rising throughout the country, employers may want to review the safety measures they are taking to prevent spreading the coronavirus in the workplace. The U.S.

Amy Coney Barrett Is Confirmed And Sworn In

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

Sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas. The U.S. Supreme Court is back to full strength now. Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the Senate last night and sworn in by Justice Thomas at a White House ceremony held shortly afterward......

2021 Cost Of Living Adjustments For Retirement Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/10/20

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits and contributions for retirement plans generally effective for Tax Year 2021 (see IRS Notice 2020-79).

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